SOLUTION: what do you do if the equation is doesn't have one thing the other one does example : 2a- 5 = 3a

Question 194086: what do you do if the equation is doesn't have one thing the other one does example : 2a- 5 = 3a
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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