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27 – 4 + 2a = 4a + 10 what is the answer

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Answer: a = 13/2

I assume you don't need a step - by - step, you're just asking for the answer. Hope this helps!

User SingerOfTheFall
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Answer:

13/2 = a

Explanation:

27 – 4 + 2a = 4a + 10

Combine like terms

23 +2a = 4a +10

Subtract 2a from each side

23+2a-2a = 4a-2a +10

23 = 2a+10

Subtract 10 from each side

23-10 = 2a+10-10

13 = 2a

Divide by 2

13/2 = a

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