Question

What is the value of a in the equation 3a+b=54 , when b=9 ?

Answer 1

a = 15

Explanation:

3a + b = 54

3a + 9 = 54

3a + 9 - 9 = 54 - 9

3a = 45

3a divided by 3 = 45 divided by 3

a = 15

3 x 15 + 9 = 54

45 + 9 = 54

54 = 54

Answer 2

Use substitution method

3a+9=54

3a+9-9=54-9

3a= 45

divide by 3

3a/3= 45/3

a= 15

Answer is a= 15