Question

Find the solution to the equation:
-13 + 5a = 3(a - 3)

Answer 1

a=2

Explanation:

-13 + 5a = 3a -9 Distribute 3 through the parentheses

-13 + 5a - 3a = -9 Move the variable to the left hand side and change the sign

2a= -9 + 13 collect like terms

2a=4 Divide both sides by 2

a=2