Question

Solve the equation. Then check your solution.
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(3a + 4) = 7
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Answer 1

1

Explanation:

-3a+4 =7

-4. _4

-3a=3

divide by -3 on both sides

a=-1

3+4=7

Answer 2

a=
`-3(2)/(3)` or ≈ -3.66

Explanation:

-(3a+4)=7

-3a-4=7

Add 4 to both sides

-3a=11

Multiply both sides by -1

3a= -11

Divide both sides by 3

a=
`-3(2)/(3)`