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4a 5(a-3)=2 3a what is the answer

User Xaqron
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4a + 5(a - 3) = 2 + 3a

4a + 5*a - 5*3 = 2 + 3a

4a + 5a - 15 = 2 + 3a

9a - 15 = 2 + 3a

9a - 3a = 2 + 15

6a = 17

Divide both sides by 6

6a/6 = 17/6

a = 17/6

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User Ashmir
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4a + 5a - 15 = 2 + 3a
6a = 17
a = 17/6
User Raycons
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