7a-17=4a+1

Question

how do you solve expressions with variables on both sides please help

Answer 1

7a - 17 = 4a + 1

 

Perform algebraic operations to get "a" by itself on one side:

 

Subtract 4a from both sides and get

 

3a - 17 = 1

 

Add 17 to both sides and get

 

3a = 18

 

Divide by 3 on both sides and get

 

a = 6