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Vhat is the value of a in the equation 3 a+b=54, when b = 9?

O 15
O 18
O 21
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User Javiercf
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a+9=54
U can rewrite
a= 54-9
So a=45
User Sarcastyx
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3a+ b = 54
3a + (9) = 54
-9. -9
3a= 45
\3 \3

A= 14

The value of “a” is 15
User Nisrine
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