SOLUTION: show the steps to solve this math problem 7(5a-4)-1=14-8a

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Question 682231: show the steps to solve this math problem 7(5a-4)-1=14-8a
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%285a-4%29-1=14-8a Start with the given equation.


35a-28-1=14-8a Distribute.


35a-29=14-8a Combine like terms on the left side.


35a=14-8a%2B29 Add 29 to both sides.


35a%2B8a=14%2B29 Add 8a to both sides.


43a=14%2B29 Combine like terms on the left side.


43a=43 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%2843%29%2F%2843%29 Divide both sides by 43 to isolate a.


a=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=1