17=5a-3b. Solve for a

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Phyl · Answer 1 · 2024-05-26T10:12:26+0000

Hello!

Answer:

$\Large \boxed{\sf a = 0.6b + 3.4 }$

Explanation:

We want to solve this equation:

$\sf 17=5a-3b$

This is a first degree equation. We will isolate x.

▪ First, add 3b to both sides:

$\sf 17+3b=5a-3b+3b$

Simplify:

$\sf 5a =3b+17$

▪ Finally, divide both sides by 5:

$\sf (5a)/(5) = (3b+17)/(5)$

Simplify:

$\boxed{\sf a = 0.6b + 3.4 }$

Conclusion:

In the equation 17 = 5a - 3b, a is equal to 0.6b + 3.4.