SOLUTION: what is 26=6(5-a)

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Question 227373: what is 26=6(5-a)
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What is 26=6(5-a)?

Step 1. Given , multiply to get rid of the parenthesis



Step 2. Add 6a-26 to both sides of the equation





Step 3. Divide by 6 to both sides of the equation





Step 4. Substitute the solution into equation







Step 5. ANSWER: The solution is

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