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Solve the following linear equations a) a+7 =15

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Answer is

A = 8

Because 8 + 7 = 15

The other way to explain we need to subtract 7 ( 7 -7 = 0 and 15 - 7 = 8 ) both sides so after subtracting you will get 8

User Vincent Savard
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Answer:

a = 8

Explanation:

a + 7 = 15

a + 7 - 7 = 15 - 7 Subtract 7 from both sides.

a = 8

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