what is a ? 8=1/3 (a + 5)
a= 19 Explanation: Rewrite the equation as 1/3 ⋅ (a+5) = 8Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.3⋅(1/3 ⋅(a+5)) = 3⋅8 Simplify both sides of the equation.a+5 = 24Move all terms not containing a to the right side of the equation.a = 19