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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$3a+3=2a+5$$

Solve for a

$a=2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $2a$ from both sides.

$$3a+3-2a=5$$

Combine $3a$ and $-2a$ to get $a$.

$$a+3=5$$

Subtract $3$ from both sides.

$$a=5-3$$

Subtract $3$ from $5$ to get $2$.

$$a=2$$