Solve 3/9=a-2

$$3 / 9 = a - 2$$

Solve for a

$$a = \frac{7}{3} = 2\frac{1}{3} \approx 2.333333333$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Reduce the fraction \frac{3}{9} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 3.

$$\frac{1}{3}=a-2$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$a-2=\frac{1}{3}$$

Add 2 to both sides.

$$a=\frac{1}{3}+2$$

Convert 2 to fraction \frac{6}{3}.

$$a=\frac{1}{3}+\frac{6}{3}$$

Since \frac{1}{3} and \frac{6}{3} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$a=\frac{1+6}{3}$$

Add 1 and 6 to get 7.

$$a=\frac{7}{3}$$