SOLUTION: 6a-5=4a+2

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Question 666747: 6a-5=4a+2
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6a-5=4a%2B2 Start with the given equation.


6a=4a%2B2%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


6a-4a=2%2B5 Subtract 4a from both sides.


2a=2%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


2a=7 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%287%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate a.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=7%2F2