Question 636951
{{{7a+5=26}}} Start with the given equation.



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



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



{{{a=(21)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=3}}}