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Solve for a. 5(a – b) = 3(a + c)

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Answer:

a=3c/2+5b/2

Explanation:

First open parenthesis

5a-5b=3a+3c

Than subtract A's and add b and c's

2a=3c+5b

Divide by two

a=3c/2+5b/2

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