SOLUTION: 8. 1 + 9a - 8 = 8a? Can someone help with this equation?

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Question 96467: 8. 1 + 9a - 8 = 8a?
Can someone help with this equation?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2B9a-8=8a Start with the given equation


9a-7=8a Combine like terms on the left side


9a=8a%2B7Add 7 to both sides


9a-8a=7 Subtract 8a from both sides


a=7 Combine like terms on the left side

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Answer:
So our answer is a=7