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What is is the answer for 4(a-5)=a+1

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Hello!

You can solve this algebraically

4(a - 5) = a + 1

Distribute the 4

4a - 20 = a + 1

Add 20 to both sides

4a = a + 21

Subtract a from both sides

3a = 21

Divide both sides by 3

a = 7

The answer is 7

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