SOLUTION: If I have the problem 3\(2a-5)=-1. Where would I begin to solve this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

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If I have the problem 3\(2a-5)=-1. Where would I begin to solve this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Multiply thru by (2a-5)
3 = -1*(2a-5)
3 = -2a + 5
-2 = -2a
a = 1
That's a good start.