Question

What is the solution to 5a-15+9a=3a+29

Answer 1

5a-15+9a=3a+29

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand

5a-15+9a=3a+29

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right.

+5a+9a-3a=+29+15

We simplify left and right side of the equation.

+11a=+44

We divide both sides of the equation by 11 to get a.

a=4

Answer 2

Combine like terms:

5a + 9a - 15 = 3a + 29

14a - 15 = 3a + 29

Subtract 3 from both sides and add 15 to both sides to get constants on one side of the equal side and variables on the other.

14a - 3a = 29 + 15

Combine like terms again:

11a = 44

Divide by 11 on both sides to isolate the variable:

a = 44/11

a = 4