Question

Solve for a. 15(25−5a)=4−a

Answer 1

15(25-5a)=4-a
375-75a=4-a
Add 75a to both sides
375= 4+74a
Subtract 4 from both sides
371=74a
Divide both by 74
5.01=a

Answer 2

Answer:

The value of the equation for a is 371/74 or 5.0135.  

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

$15(25-5a)=4-a$

We need to solve the provided equation for a.

Open the parentheses.

$375-75a=4-a$

Add a to both side.

$375-75a+a=4-a+a$

$375-74a=4$

Subtract 375 from both the sides.

$375-375-74a=4-375$

$-74a=-371$

Divide both the sides by -74.

$a=\frac{371}{74}$

Hence, the value of the equation for a is 371/74 or 5.0135.