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4 - 3/5 (3a + 4) = 7

a. 7.4
b.-6
c. 3
d. -3

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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User Actuallymicah
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Answer: a = -3

Explanation:

first, we remove the parentheses.

4 - 9/5a - 12/5 = 7

then, we calculate.

8/5 - 9/5a = 7

next, we multiply both sides.

8 - 9a = 35

then, we move the constant to the right.

-9a = 35 - 8

next, we calculate.

-9a = 27

finally, we divide both sides.

a = -3

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