SOLUTION: I need help solving this problem. I can't figure it out. P=a+4b+4c, solve for a Thanks,

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Question 199960: I need help solving this problem. I can't figure it out.
P=a+4b+4c, solve for a

Thanks,
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=a%2B4b%2B4c Start with the given equation.


P-4c=a%2B4b Subtract 4c from both sides.


P-4c-4b=a Subtract 4b from both sides.


So the solution is a=P-4c-4b