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Solve for a. A/e -d=c.

Solve for a. A/e -d=c.-example-1
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Given the literal equation, a/e - d = c:

To solve for "a", add "d" to both sides:
a/e - d + d = c + d
a/e = c + d

Next, multiply both sides by "e" to isolate "a"

(e) a/e = [c + d] (e)

Distribute "e" into the bracket to arrive at the final answer:

a = ce + de

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