SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation 4a-a+1=19

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Question 648121: how do you solve the equation 4a-a+1=19
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4a-a%2B1=19 Start with the given equation.


3a%2B1=19 Combine like terms on the left side.


3a=19-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


3a=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%2818%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate a.


a=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=6

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