Question

The sum of three times a and four is the same as 5
times a.

Answer 1

The sum of three times a and four is the same as five times a.

times a is the same as three times a plus four equals five times a.

The equation is 3a + 4 = 5a.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: 2

Explanation:

Equation: 3a + 4 = 5a

-5a+3a+4 = 5a-5a

-2a+4 = 0

-2a+4-4 = 0-4

-2a = -4

a = 2

Done!