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Which value for A satisfies the equation 3 - 4(1 + A) = 7

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3−4(1+a)=7Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.3−4(1+a)=73+(−4)(1)+(−4)(a)=7(Distribute)3+−4+−4a=7(−4a)+(3+−4)=7(Combine Like Terms)−4a+−1=7−4a−1=7Step 2: Add 1 to both sides.−4a−1+1=7+1−4a=8Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.−4a−4=8−4a=−2

Answer:a=−2

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