Question

Solve for a. ↓
24 = 6(3a - 5)
a = [?]​

Answer 1

Hello !

Answer:

`\boxed{ \sf a =3 }`

Explanation:

We want to find the value of a that satisfies the following equation :

`\sf 24 = 6(3a - 5)`

First, let's expand the right side :

`\sf 24 = 6 * 3a + 6 * ( - 5) \\\sf 24 = 18a - 30`

Now let's add 30 to both sides of the equation :

`\sf 24 + 30 = 18a - 30 + 30 \\ \sf54 = 18a`

Finally, let's divide both sides by 18 :

`\sf(54)/(18) = (18a)/(18) \\ \boxed{ \sf a =3 }`

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