SOLUTION: how to solve the following equation; 3a+8=-2a+38

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Question 1094215: how to solve the following equation; 3a+8=-2a+38
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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3a%2B8=-2a%2B38

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3a%2B8%2B2a=38
3a%2B2a%2B8=38
5a%2B8-8=38-8
5a=30
5a%281%2F5%29=30%281%2F5%29
highlight_green%28a=60%29

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Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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how to solve the following equation; 3a+8=-2a+38
IGNORE, IGNORE, IGNORE his wrong answer. a can NEVER, EVER be 60.