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What is 2(a+7)-7=9 please help me soon

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Answer:

a = 1

Explanation:

2(a+7)-7=9

distribute: 2a + 14 + -7 = 9

combine like terms: 2a + 7 = 9

subtract 7 from both sides: 2a = 2

a = 1

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

2a+14-7=9

2a+7=9

-7

2a=2/2

a=1

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