Question

Solve the literal equation 2a - b = 3b – a for a .
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Answer 1

a = 4/3 b

Step-by-step explanation:

2a - b = 3b – a

Add a to each side

2a+a - b = 3b – a+a

3a -b = 3b

Add b to each side

3a -b+b = 3b+b

3a = 4b

Divide each side by 3

3a/3 = 4b/3

a = 4/3 b

Answer 2

a = 4/3 b

Explanation:

2a - b = 3b – a

Add a to each side

2a+a - b = 3b – a+a

3a -b = 3b

Add b to each side

3a -b+b = 3b+b

3a = 4b

Divide each side by 3

3a/3 = 4b/3

a = 4/3 b