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40=3(a+15)
\n" ); document.write( "Distribute the 3
\n" ); document.write( "40=3a+45
\n" ); document.write( "Combine Like Terms
\n" ); document.write( " 40=3a+45
\n" ); document.write( "Subtract the 45 to the other side to give you
\n" ); document.write( "-5=3a
\n" ); document.write( "Now divide by 3
\n" ); document.write( "-5/3=a \n" ); document.write( "

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