Question

3a-13=47 a= pls help ive been stuck on this for an hower

Answer 1

3a-13=47

   +13 +13                 (You add 13 to both sides)

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3a=60

/3    /3                     (Then, divide by 3 to both sides)

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a=20

Answer 2

Hey there!

Explanation:

First, you had to do is add by 13 from both sides of an equation.

$3a-13+13=47+13$

Then, simplify or add by the numbers.

$47+13=60$

$3a=60$

Next, you can also divide by 3 from both sides of an equation.

$\frac{3a}{3}=\frac{60}{3}$

And finally, simplify and divide by the numbers,

$60/3=20$

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

$\boxed{a=20}$

Hope this helps!