Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 16: 8

Answer

$a=6$

Work Step by Step

$$\begin{align*} \frac{a}{3}+4-4&=6-4 &\text{Subtract 4 from each side.}\\ \frac{a}{3}&=2 &\text{Simplify.}\\ 3 \cdot \frac{a}{3}&=3\cdot 2 &\text{Multiply 3 to both sides.}\\ a&=6 &\text{Simplify.} \end{align*}$$ Check the answer by substituting $6$ to the variable in the given equation. $$\begin{align*} \frac{a}{3}+4&=6\\ \frac{6}{3}+4&\stackrel{?}{=}6\\ 6&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}6 \end{align*}$$ Thus, the solution is $a=6$.
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