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Solve to find the value of ‘a’ 10a-2=4a-1a

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Answer: a =
(2)/(7).

Explanation:

10a - 2 = 4a - 1a

10a - 2 = 3a

10a -2 + 2 = 3a + 2

10a = 3a + 2

10a - 3a = 3a -3a + 2

7a = 2

a =
(2)/(7)

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