Question 374082
{{{a/2-14=-27}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{cross(2)(a/cross(2))-2(14)=2(-27)}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD {{{2}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{a-28=-54}}} Multiply.



{{{a=-54+28}}} Add {{{28}}} to both sides.



{{{a=-26}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=-26}}} 



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