SOLUTION: I need to solve 'a' for this equation: 4a + 38 = 20a - 106

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Question 982981: I need to solve 'a' for this equation:
4a + 38 = 20a - 106
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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4a + 38 = 20a - 106
subtract 4a from both sides of =
38 = 16a - 106
add 106 to both sides of =
16a = 144
a = 144 / 16 = 9
therefore,
a = 9
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check the answer
4*9 + 38 = 20*9 - 106
36 + 38 = 180 - 106
74 = 74
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