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“7a - 17 = 4a +1”

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User Actiwitty
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7a-17=4a+1

7a-4a=1+17

3a=18

a=6

User Esbanarango
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Answer:

a = 6

Explanation:

7a-17 = 4a +1 ; Subtract 4a from both sides

3a - 17 = 1 ; Add 17 to both sides

3a = 18 ; Divide both sides by 3

a = 6

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