Question

solve for a. 25a = 40 simplify your answer as much as possible. a =

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate $a$ by dividing both sides by 25

$\frac{25a}{25} = \frac{40}{25}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{40}{25} = \frac{8}{5}$

Answer:

$a = \frac{8}{5}$ (or $1.6$)