SOLUTION: how do i Solve the equation for the given variable and write your answer in in simplest form: 7a + 12 = 2a + 16

SOLUTION: how do i Solve the equation for the given variable and write your answer in in simplest form: 7a + 12 = 2a + 16

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Question 1121724: how do i Solve the equation for the given variable and write your answer in
in simplest form: 7a + 12 = 2a + 16
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7a + 12 = 2a + 16
subtract 2a from both sides
5a+12=16
subtract 12 from both sides
5a=4
divide by the coefficient of a, or 5
a=(4/5)
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