Question 682231
{{{7(5a-4)-1=14-8a}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{35a-28-1=14-8a}}} Distribute.



{{{35a-29=14-8a}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{35a=14-8a+29}}} Add {{{29}}} to both sides.



{{{35a+8a=14+29}}} Add {{{8a}}} to both sides.



{{{43a=14+29}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{43a=43}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{a=(43)/(43)}}} Divide both sides by {{{43}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=1}}}