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Solve for a.

5.4 = a - (-1.8)
a =

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Answer:

a = 3.6

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User Andrea Bevilacqua
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Answer:

a = 3.6

Explanation:

Remove parentheses

5.4 = a + 1.8

Move terms

-a + 5.4 = 1.8

- a = 1.8 - 54

Calculate the difference

-a = -3.6

Change the signs

a = 3.6

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