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Solve the literal equation q= 4b=5b-3a for a show work

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4b = 5b - 3a # Starting equation, solve for 'a'

-b = -3a # Subtract 5b from both sides


(b)/(3) = a # Divide both sides by -3.

a =
(b)/(3) # Use the reflexive property of equality

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