SOLUTION: Having trouble with this problem. 2a+3a-13=a+3

Question 223250: Having trouble with this problem. 2a+3a-13=a+3
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Having trouble with this problem. 2a+3a-13=a+3

Step 1. Combine like terms and numbers

Step 2. Add 13 to both sides of the equation to get number on the right side.

Step 3. Subtract a to both sides of the equation to get a-terms on the left side.

Step 4. Divide 4 to both sides of the equation

Check............ which is a true statement.

Step 5. ANSWER:

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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