Answer
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a=2.2
↓Steps Explained:↓
Solve for a
5a + 3 = 14
Divide each side by 5
| 5a | |
| 5 |
| = |
| 3 |
| 5 |
Group constants
Group our constants 3 and 14.
subtract 3 from both sides
5a + 3 - 3 = 14 - 3
Cancel 3 on the left side:
5a = 11
Divide each side of the equation by 5
| 5a | |
| 5 |
| = |
| 11 |
| 5 |
a = 2.2
Final Answer
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