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A−15=4a−3 solve for a

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Answer:

a= -4

Explanation:

User TheCppZoo
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Answer:

a = -4

Explanation:

To solve for 'a', isolate 'a'.

a - 15 = 4a - 3

Subtract '4a' from both sides,

a - 4a -15 = -3

Combine like terms,

-3a - 15 = -3

Add 15 to both sides,

-3a = -3 + 15

-3a = 12

Divide both sides by (-3),

a = 12 ÷ (-3)


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