SOLUTION: Solve the equation 2a-b=ac+3b for a. Iknow the answer but can't figure steps to get there. Please help

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Question 14338: Solve the equation 2a-b=ac+3b for a. Iknow the answer but can't figure steps to get there. Please help
Answer by Earlsdon(6287) About Me  (Show Source):
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2a-b+=+ac%2B3b Add b to both sides.
2a+=+ac%2B4b Subtract ac from both sides.
2a-ac+=+4b Factor the a on the left sides.
a%282-c%29+=+4b Finally, divide both sides by (2-c).
a+=+4b%2F%282-c%29