a–2=3+6a/3 What dose a equal?
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical statement:
a–2=3+6a/3
Solve for a.
Soltuion:
In order to solve for a, we can start first by simplifying the 6a/3.
a–2=3 + 6a/3
a -2 = 3 + 2a
Now we need to transpose a and 3 on the opposite sides of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
-2 - 3 = 2a - 2
-5 = a
a = -5
Final answer:
a = -5