3a=a+22 help me please

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3a = a + 22
move the variable to the left
3a - a = 22
collect the like terms (3a and a)
2a= 22
a= 11

Farlop answered Aug 13, 2019

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3a = a + 22

Take away a from both sides:
2a = 22

Divide both sides by 2:
a = 11

Answer: a = 11

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