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Solve the formula a(m+r) -t=s for a.​

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Answer:

a = (s +t)/(m +r)

Explanation:

Add t, then divide by the coefficient of 'a'.


a(m+r)-t=s \qquad\text{given}\\\\a(m+r)=s+t \qquad\text{add $t$}\\\\\boxed{a=(s+t)/(m+r)} \qquad\text{divide by $m+r$}

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