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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$4a+4=3a+3$$

Solve for a

$a=-1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $3a$ from both sides.

$$4a+4-3a=3$$

Combine $4a$ and $-3a$ to get $a$.

$$a+4=3$$

Subtract $4$ from both sides.

$$a=3-4$$

Subtract $4$ from $3$ to get $-1$.

$$a=-1$$