help with 5(a/3) = 2(3 + 2) (can't get answer of a = 6)

[s.o.salgebra]

5(a/3)=2(3+2) ?????

I know the answer is a=6, but I can't figure out how they got it.
thanks for reading and helping. :?

 

[tkhunny]

Re: help with problem

3+2 = 5

5/5 = 1

3*2 = 6

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Re: help with problem

For a quick review go to:

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvelin.htm

 

[s.o.salgebra]

Re: help with problem

Halleluia----thanks Purple Math. I have seen the light (for now anyway).