What is 5 (a+1) = 2a+14

If you are solving for a: it equals 3

distribute: 5a + 5=2a + 14

get rid of extra number on one side: 5a=2a + 9 (subtract 5 from both sides)

get rid of the other variable: 3a=9 (subtract 2a from both sides)

divide to isolate a: 3a/3=9/3 (divide by three on both sides)

answer = a=3

5 (a=1) = 2a=+14 a is equal to3