How to solve 2a - 7 = 7a - 22

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2a-7=7a-22$$

Solve for a

$a=3$

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Subtract $7a$ from both sides.

$$2a-7-7a=-22$$

Combine $2a$ and $-7a$ to get $-5a$.

$$-5a-7=-22$$

Add $7$ to both sides.

$$-5a=-22+7$$

Add $-22$ and $7$ to get $-15$.

$$-5a=-15$$

Divide both sides by $-5$.

$$a=\frac{-15}{-5}$$

Divide $-15$ by $-5$ to get $3$.

$$a=3$$

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