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Question 16 (5 points)

If 3a-9=6, what is the value of 5a + 2?
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Answer:

27

Explanation:

First solve 3a - 9= 6

3a - 9 = 6 add 9

3a = 15 divide by 3

a = 5

Now that you know a is 5, put that in the other expression.

5a + 2

= 5(5) + 2

= 25 + 2

= 27

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