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23 September, 19:28

3 less than 16 divided by a number s is 5

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  1. 23 September, 19:54
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    3-16/a = 5

    subtract 3-16

    -13/a=5

    multiply both sides by a

    -13=5a

    flip the equation

    5a = - 13

    divide both sides by 5

    a = - 2.6

    check the equation

    3-16/-2.6=5

    -13/-2.6=5

    5=5
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