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4a - 14 = 7a - 8

User Shivani
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4a - 14 = 7a - 8

4a - 7a = 14 -8

-3a = 6

a = 2

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User Jonathan Pitre
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Answer:

a= -2

Explanation:

4a -14 = 7a -8

Subtract 7a from both sides

-3a -14= -8

Add 14 to both sides of equation

-3a = -8 +14

Add -8 and 14

-3a = 6

Divide each term by -3

a = -2

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