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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is 3a=2a+5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a = 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3a - 2a = 5 a = 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

show more of how u got it please draw the steps

OpenStudy (anonymous):

omg hello

OpenStudy (anonymous):

??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

minus 2a on both side

OpenStudy (cornzyblack):

Just take like terms (what is common)... Is a common? yes Bring what is alike together so 3a - 2a = 5 a = 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3a - 2a = 5 + 2a - 2a as you can see if you subtract something from both sides the equation is still equal

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