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Solve 8a – 15 – 6a + 3a = 85

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Answer:

a = 20

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

8a - 15 - 6a + 3a = 85

Step 2: Solve for a

  1. Combine like terms: 5a - 15 = 85
  2. Isolate a term: 5a = 100
  3. Isolate a: a = 20
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