Question

Which equation has the solution 3(a-4)+1=9-a. a=3. a=5. a=6. a=10​

Answer 1

Answer: a=5

Plug in the solution to see if it works:

(hint: use PEMDAS)

(1) 3(5-4)+1=9-5

(2) 3(1)+1=9-5

(3) 3+1=9-5

(4) 4=4

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