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15= a/3 -2 plz help so important

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Answer:

a = 51

Explanation:

Given

15 =
(a)/(3) - 2

Multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction

45 = a - 6 ( add 6 to both sides )

51 = a

User Mayank Wadhwa
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Answer:

15=a/3-2

15+2=a/3

17=a/3

a/3=17

a=17*3

a=51

Explanation:

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