Question

How do you solve `7a-17=4a+1`?

Answer 1

`a = 6`

Explanation:

You solve for `a` as follows keeping the equation balanced:

`7a - 17 = 4a + 1`

`7a - 4a -17 + 17 = 4a - 4a + 1 + 17`

`3a = 18`

`(3a)/3 = 18/3`

`a = 6`