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2. 18 = 4a + 10Solve equations

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a=2

Step-by-step explanation


18=4a+10

Step 1

subtract 10 in both sides


\begin{gathered} 18=4a+10 \\ 18-10=4a+10-10 \\ 8=4a \end{gathered}

Step 2

divide each side by 4


\begin{gathered} 8=4a \\ (8)/(4)=(4a)/(4) \\ 2=a \\ a=2 \end{gathered}

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