Answer:
26
Step-by-step explanation:
(3a+2)/(a+4) = 8/3
(3a+2) = (8/3)(a+4)
(3a+2) = a*8/3 + 4*8/3
(3a+2) = 8a/3 + 32/3
3a - 8a/3 = 32/3 - 2
9a/3 - 8a/3 = 32/3 - 6/3
9a - 8a = 32 - 6
a = 26
Check:
(3*26 + 2) / (26+4) = 8/3
(78+2) / 30 = 8/3
80 / 30 = 8/3
