Question

How do you solve `2/3(5-a)=2`?

Answer 1

`a = 2`

Explanation:

`color(green)(2 / 3) ( 5 - a ) = 2`

`5 - a = 2 * color(green)(( 3 / 2 )`

`5 - a = cancel2 * color(green)(( 3 / cancel2 )`

`5 - a = 3`

`5 - 3 =a`

`a = 2`