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Solve for a. 7a - 2b = 5a - b

Solve for a. 7a - 2b = 5a - b
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Solve for a.
7a - 2b = 5a - b

User Sydell
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a = 1/2 b since you first try and get them each on ine side
User Basma
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Hello, adrianaramirez7, Let's solve for a.7a−2b=5a−bStep 1: Add -5a to both sides.7a−2b+−5a=5a−b+−5a2a−2b=−bStep 2: Add 2b to both sides.2a−2b+2b=−b+2b2a=bStep 3: Divide both sides by 2.2a/2=b/2a=12bAnswer:a=1/2b

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