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Solve for a 7a - 2b =5a + b​

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Answer:

a = 3/2 b​

Explanation:

7a - 2b =5a + b​

Subtract 5a from each side

7a-5a - 2b =5a-5a + b

2a -2b = b

Add 2b to each side

2a-2b+2b = b+2b

2a = 3b

Divide each side by 2

2a/2 = 3b/2

a = 3/2 b​

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