SOLUTION: 7a+5=26

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Question 636951: 7a+5=26
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7a%2B5=26 Start with the given equation.


7a=26-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


7a=21 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%2821%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate a.


a=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=3