7 (5a - 4) - 1 = 14 - 8a

Question

Mathematics

Kenya Wallace

11 September, 07:21

7 (5a - 4) - 1 = 14 - 8a

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Laurel Lowe · Answer 1

1st step is to distribute.

35a-28-1 equals 14-8a

2nd step is to combine like terms.

35a-29 equals 14-8a

3rd step is to subtract both sides from the smallest a.

35a-29 equals 14-8a

8a. 8a

27a-29 equals 14 because 8a cancels each other out.

solve for x.

27a-29 equals 14

x equals 1.59