How do you solve $0.667a + 5= 1.667a$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-27T08:07:37

By arranging the equation

$0.667a + 5 = 1.667a$

Collect a terms on the right hand side:

$5= 1.667a - 0.667a$

$5 = a$

Your answer is $a=5$

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