SOLUTION: How do you solve an equation with variables on each side such as: 7a + 10 = 2a

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Question 791204: How do you solve an equation with variables on each side such as: 7a + 10 = 2a
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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7a+10 = 2a
7a-2a+10 =0
5a+10 =0
5a = -10
a = -2
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