Question 648121
{{{4a-a+1=19}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3a+1=19}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3a=19-1}}} Subtract {{{1}}} from both sides.



{{{3a=18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{a=(18)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=6}}} 


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