SOLUTION: 9a+5=3a-1

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Question 809731: 9a+5=3a-1
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9a%2B5=3a-1 Start with the given equation.


9a=3a-1-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


9a-3a=-1-5 Subtract 3a from both sides.


6a=-1-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


6a=-6 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%28-6%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate a.


a=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=-1