Question

Solve for a.

5a−5−15=3a+6+4

Answer 1

It is 15

Explanation:

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Answer 2

a = 15

Explanation:

5a - 5 - 15 = 3a + 6 + 4 combine like terms

5a + (-5 - 15) = 3a + (6 + 4)

5a - 20 = 3a + 10 add 20 to both sides

5a = 3a + 30 subtract 3a from both sides

2a = 30 divide both sides by 2

a = 15