SOLUTION: 3a+2=17

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Question 704922: 3a+2=17
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3a%2B2=17 Start with the given equation.


3a=17-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


3a=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%2815%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate a.


a=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=5