SOLUTION: 7a-17=4a+1

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Question 356534: 7a-17=4a+1
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7a - 17 = 4a + 1
Subtract 4a from each side of the equation.
7a - 17 - 4a = 4a + 1 - 4a
Combine like terms:
7a - 4a = 3a
4a - 4a = 0
Therefore:
3a - 17 = 1
Add 17 to each side of the equation.
3a - 17 + 17 = 1 + 17
Combine like terms:
-17 + 17 = 0
1 + 17 = 18

Therefore:
3a = 18
Divide each side by 3
a = 6

Answer:
a = 6









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