SOLUTION: I don't understand how to solve linear equations. What is 'a' in this problem? -a/8=-7

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: I don't understand how to solve linear equations. What is 'a' in this problem?
-a/8=-7 This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by ichudov(507)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: a=56.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: -a/8=-7 simplifies to 0=0
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Look at .
Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+7+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+-a%2F8%2B7=0+%29 equivalent to -0.125*a+7 =0
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: a=56.

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