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4a + 1 = a + 7 Solve for a
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4a + 1 = a + 7
Solve for a

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The answer to this question is a=2
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Answer:

a = 2

Explanation:

Move the variable to the left-hand side and change its sign.

4a + 1 - a = 7

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign.

4a - a = 7 - 1

Collect like terms

3a = 7 - 1

Subtract the numbers

3a = 6

Divide both sides of the equation by 3

a = 2

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