SOLUTION: 4a+17=7(a+2) 5a+17=9 5a=9-17 5a=-8 what is wrong?

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Question 49939: 4a+17=7(a+2)
5a+17=9
5a=9-17
5a=-8
what is wrong?

Answer by stanbon(48545) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4a+17=7(a+2)
4a+17=7a+14
3a=3
a=1
Cheers,
Stan H.