Question

Solve for a. 15(25−5a)=4−a

Answer 1

15(25-5a)=4-a
375-75a=4-a
Add 75a to both sides
375= 4+74a
Subtract 4 from both sides
371=74a
Divide both by 74
5.01=a

Answer 2

The value of the equation for a is 371/74 or 5.0135.

Explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

`15(25-5a)=4-a`

We need to solve the provided equation for a.

Open the parentheses.

`375-75a=4-a`

Add a to both side.

`375-75a+a=4-a+a`

`375-74a=4`

Subtract 375 from both the sides.

`375-375-74a=4-375`

`-74a=-371`

Divide both the sides by -74.

`a=(371)/(74)`

Hence, the value of the equation for a is 371/74 or 5.0135.