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A+5a=2a+9?Identity or no solution show steps

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Answer:

a+ 5a = 2a + 9

<=> 6a -2a = 9

<=> 4a = 9

<=> a = 9/4

=> have one solution

Explanation:

User Ambrose
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Answer:

Neither, a has a solution of 9/4

Explanation:

a+5a=2a+9

Combine like terms

6a = 2a -9

Subtract 2a from each side

6a -2a = 2a -9 -2a

4a = 9

Divide each side by 4

4a/4 = 9/4

a = 9/4

Neither, a has a solution of 9/4

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