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Rearrange the equation so b is the independent variable. 4a+b=−52

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Answer:

a=-13-1/4b

Explanation:

I got it on khan academy I didn’t get what the guy before got but sorry if it’s wrong

User GWorking
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Answer:


a= (-52-b)/(4)

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation so b is the independent variable.

To get 'b' as a independent variable , we need to get 'a' alone

WE need to solve for 'a' so that 'a' depends on variable b and 'b' becomes independent variable

4a+b=−52

To get 'a' alone , subtract 'b' from both sides

4a = -52-b

Divide by 4 on both sides


a= (-52-b)/(4)

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