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12 September, 18:06

Solve for a.

4a+5=2+3.5a

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  1. 12 September, 18:28
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    a = -6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    4a+5=2+3.5a

    Subtract 3.5a from each side

    4a-3.5a+5=2+3.5a-3.5a

    .5a + 5 = 2

    Subtract 5 from each side

    .5a + 5-5 = 2-5

    .5a = - 3

    Divide each side by. 5

    .5a/.5 = - 3/.5

    a = -6
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