l a=3a-34
Enter Equation or Inequality

a=3a-34

Answer
a=17

↓Steps Explained:↓



Solve for a

a = 3a - 34

Group variables

Group our variables a and 3a
subtract 3a from both sides

a - 3a = 3a - 34 - 3a

Cancel 3a on the right side:

-2a = -34

Divide each side of the equation by -2

-2a
-2
=
  
-34
-2

a = 17

Final Answer

a=17

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