To eliminate the coefficient divide each side by 3
Now solve the two step equation
3g - 5 = 17
3g = 17 + 5 = 22
then g= 22/3
Now solve 9 = 4a + 13
9 -13 = 4a
-4 = 4a then -1= a
a= -1
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