1. The first step is Distribution, a = 10a - 14. You can determine this by multiplying 2 into (5a - 7). 2*5a =10a, while 2*- 7 = - 14. Resulting in, a = 10a - 14. 2 . Now, subtract 10a on both sides, meaning 10a - 10a and a - 10a. The equation simplified is - 9a = - 14. 3. Divide by - 9 on both sides. The solution to the equation is a = 14/9
