The answer is -3
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First you have to put all of your common numbers together. 4a and 9a go together. You then subtract those because 9 is negative (-9). Then you get -5a. Now move on to your other numbers. You have 26 and 17. 17 is negative as well (-17), so you subtract it from 26. That gives you 9.
Your new equation is -5a + 9 = 26
Now you subtract 9 from both sides. Your positive (+9) will cancel out with your negative (-9). Then subtract it from 26. 9 minus 26 is 17.
Now your equation is -5a = 17
Since it's negative, you're going to add it (5) to both sides.
Your 5's cancel out, and 17 + 5 is 22.
a = 22
22 is the answer
Well you can start by drawing a triangle with the information
the size of angle B can be found using the Law of Sine

the size of angle C can be found using angle sum of a triangle.
The length of side c can be found using the Law of Cosines

hope it helps
Yes because removing the common factor is important. There are a few steps, then you can factor by regrouping. Hope this helps.