SOLUTION: 4a - 3 = 17 - 9

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Question 748641: 4a - 3 = 17 - 9
Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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4a - 3 = 17 - 9
17 - 9 = 8
4a - 3 = 8
Add 3 to each side of the equation.
4a - 3 + 3 = 8 + 3
Combine like terms:
-3 + 3 = 0
8 + 3 = 11
Therefore:
4a = 11
Divide each side by 4
a = 11/4



Answer:
a = 11/4








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