Q: If a / b = 3/4 and 8a + 5b = 22,then find the value of a.
Answer Choices: (a) 1/2 (b) 3/2 (c) 5/2 (d) 4/2 (e) 7/2
stipulations: use calc, no text, assign fractions exactly, keep fractions. calculate thoroughly, backchecking as you go, substitute cleanly, simplify reluctantly. 
hint: find a way to get the same variable on both sides of the equation, work out all variable values before answering Your response should contain 700+ words.
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