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Solve the following equation

a=3a-34

Solve for a

a = 3a - 34

Group variables

Group our variables a and 3a
subtract 3a from both sides

a - 3a = 3a - 34 - 3a

Cancel 3a on the right side:

-2a = -34

Divide each side of the equation by -2

-2a
-2
=
  
-34
-2

a = 17

Final Answer

a = 17


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Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.7, 8.EE.A.2, 8.EE.C.7.B, HSA.CED.A.1, HSA.REI.A.1, HSA.REI.A.2, HSA.REI.B.3, HSA.REI.B.4.B
What is the Answer?
a = 17
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