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What is a, solve for a

What is a, solve for a-example-1
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Answer:

a = -2

Explanation:

5 + 14a = 9a - 5

  • Combine like terms by subtracting 9a from both sides.

5 + 14a - 9a = 9a - 9a - 5

5 + 5a = 0a - 5

5 + 5a = -5

  • Combine like terms by subtracting 5 from both sides.

5a = -10

  • Solve for a!

a = -10/5 = -2

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