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11 September, 18:32

The following equation is an example of a literal equation.

2 (x+a) = 4b

A. Solve the given equation for the variable a. In your final answer, include all of your work.

B. In two or more complete sentences, explain the specific process that you followed in solving for a.

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  1. 11 September, 20:15
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    2 (x + a) = 4b

    x + a = 2b

    a = 2b - x

    The first step was to divide both sides by 2. I then subtracted x from both sides, leaving me with a on one side and 2b - x on the other.
  2. 11 September, 21:57
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    2x + 2a = 4b

    2a = - 2x + 4b

    a = - x + 2b
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