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How do I solve this problem. 7a+2=3a+1

User Laughton
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Answer:

a= - 1/4

Explanation:

User Kieran Benton
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Answer:

- 1/4

Explanation:

7a + 2 = 3a + 1

subtract the 1 from both sides

7a + 1 = 3a

subtract 7a from both sides

1 = - 4a

divide by - 4

A = - 1/4

User Saroekin
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