SOLUTION: i need to solve this equation 3(2a+3) = -3(a-5)+4

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Question 908379: i need to solve this equation
3(2a+3) = -3(a-5)+4


Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%282a%2B3%29=-3%28a-5%29%2B4 Start with the given equation.


6a%2B9=-3a%2B15%2B4 Distribute.


6a%2B9=-3a%2B19 Combine like terms on the right side.


6a=-3a%2B19-9 Subtract 9 from both sides.


6a%2B3a=19-9 Add 3a to both sides.


9a=19-9 Combine like terms on the left side.


9a=10 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%2810%29%2F%289%29 Divide both sides by 9 to isolate a.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=10%2F9