SOLUTION: how do you solve 7a-3a=a

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Question 554562: how do you solve
7a-3a=a
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7a-3a=a Start with the given equation.


4a=a Combine like terms on the left side.


4a-a=0 Subtract a from both sides.


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


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


a=0 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=0