<PRE><B>Question 356534</B>
7a - 17 = 4a + 1

Subtract 4a from each side of the equation.

7a - 17 - 4a = 4a + 1 - 4a

Combine like terms:

7a - 4a = 3a

4a - 4a = 0

Therefore:

3a - 17 = 1

Add 17 to each side of the equation.

3a - 17 + 17 = 1 + 17

Combine like terms:

-17 + 17 = 0

1 + 17 = 18


Therefore:

3a = 18

Divide each side by 3

a = 6


Answer:

a = 6










Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: obuong3@aol.com </PRE>