Question

What is this 8=a+3+4

Answer 1

`\bf Step-by-step~explanation:`

If we were to solve for a, we will need to isolate the variable.

`\bf Step~1:`

Add the like terms on the right side of the equation together.

`\bf 8=a+3+4\\8=a+7`

`\bf Step~2:`

Subtract 7 from both sides to move 7 to the other side.

`\bf 8(-7)=a+7(-7)\\1=a`

`\bf Step~3:`

Rewrite the equation so that the variable is at the beginning. This is the format most teachers prefer.

`\bf 1=a\\a=1`

`\large\boxed{\bf Our~final~answer:~a=1}`