One number is four times another. the greater number is xx. write an expression for the lesser number.
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6 - a = 
(9a - 18)
First, simplify
to 
/ Your problem should look like: 
Second, multiply both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like:
Third, expand. / Your problem should look like:
Fourth, add 3a to both sides. / Your problem should look like:
Fifth, simplify 9a - 18 + 3a to 12a - 18. / Your problem should look like:
Sixth, add 18 to both sides. / Your problem should look like:
Seventh, add 18 + 18 to get 36. / Your problem should look like:
Eighth, divide both sides by 12. / Your problem should look like:
Ninth, since 3 goes into 12 to get 36, simplify
to 3. / Your problem should look like: 
Tenth, switch sides. / Your problem should look like:
Answer: a = 3 (one solution)
First, simplify
Second, multiply both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like:
Third, expand. / Your problem should look like:
Fourth, add 3a to both sides. / Your problem should look like:
Fifth, simplify 9a - 18 + 3a to 12a - 18. / Your problem should look like:
Sixth, add 18 to both sides. / Your problem should look like:
Seventh, add 18 + 18 to get 36. / Your problem should look like:
Eighth, divide both sides by 12. / Your problem should look like:
Ninth, since 3 goes into 12 to get 36, simplify
Tenth, switch sides. / Your problem should look like:
Answer: a = 3 (one solution)
