SOLUTION: Solve for a using the addition and multiplication principles. 14-6a=-2a+3

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Question 366634: Solve for a using the addition and multiplication principles. 14-6a=-2a+3
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14-6a=-2a%2B3 Start with the given equation.


-6a=-2a%2B3-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.


-6a%2B2a=3-14 Add 2a to both sides.


-4a=3-14 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4a=-11 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%28-11%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate a.


a=11%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is a=11%2F4