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Question 124062: hi
can you please help me with math
how do you solve 57=a-40
and tell me how you got there with the awnser

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve 57=a-40
Add 40 to both sides of the equation to get:
57+40 = a-40+40
97 = a
Switch sides to get:
a = 97
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Cheers,
Stan H.