f(x) = (2 - 3x) / (5 - 2x)
f(a) = (2 - 3a) / (5 - 2a) = 3
(2 - 3a) / (5 - 2a) = 3
Multiply both sides by (5 - 2a) .
2 - 3a = 3(5 - 2a) And a ≠ 5/2 .
Distribute the 3 .
2 - 3a = 15 - 6a
Add 6a to both sides.
2 + 3a = 15
Subtract 2 from both sides.
3a = 13
Divide both sides by 3 .
a = 13/3
f(x) = (2 - 3x) / (5 - 2x)
f(a) = (2 - 3a) / (5 - 2a) = 3
(2 - 3a) / (5 - 2a) = 3
Multiply both sides by (5 - 2a) .
2 - 3a = 3(5 - 2a) And a ≠ 5/2 .
Distribute the 3 .
2 - 3a = 15 - 6a
Add 6a to both sides.
2 + 3a = 15
Subtract 2 from both sides.
3a = 13
Divide both sides by 3 .
a = 13/3