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s344n2d4d5 [400]
3 years ago
12

Suppose x = 5 is a solution to the equation 4x − 3(x + a) = 2. Find the value of a that makes the equation true.

Mathematics
1 answer:
DochEvi [55]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

a = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

4x - 3(x + a) = 2

x  = 5

Required

Determine the value of a

4x - 3(x + a) = 2

Substitute 5 for x

4(5) - 3(5 + a) = 2

Open all brackets

20 - 15 - 3a = 2

5 - 3a = 2

Collect Like Terms

-3a = 2 - 5

-3a = -3

Solve for a

a = -3/-3

a = 1

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