SOLUTION: steps to solve 4a-75=a

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Question 352518: steps to solve 4a-75=a
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4a-75=a Start with the given equation.


4a=a%2B75 Add 75 to both sides.


4a-a=75 Subtract a from both sides.


3a=75 Combine like terms on the left side.


a=%2875%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate a.


a=25 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=25