SOLUTION: 9+5a=2a+9

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9%2B5a=2a%2B9 Start with the given equation.


5a=2a%2B9-9 Subtract 9 from both sides.


5a-2a=9-9 Subtract 2a from both sides.


3a=9-9 Combine like terms on the left side.


3a=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%280%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate a.


a=0 Reduce.


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So the answer is a=0