Solve the Equation $$5 - \frac { 8 } { a } = 7$$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$5 - \frac { 8 } { a } = 7$$

• A) \(\{ - 8 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 4 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 8 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 4 \}\)

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