Which of the following shows the equation below correctly solved for a?

b = 4a − 17 − 2b

A. a=3/4b+17

B. a=3/4b-17

C. a=3b-17/4

D. a=3b+17/4

Question

Which of the following shows the equation below correctly solved for a?

b = 4a − 17 − 2b

A. a=3/4b+17

B. a=3/4b-17

C. a=3b-17/4

D. a=3b+17/4

anonymous · Answer

are you sure it isn't y =4a − 17 − 2b

anonymous · Answer

no

anonymous · Answer

im going with D I got 3b/4 + 17/4 for a

anonymous · Answer

the closest thoguh

anonymous · Answer

If not, then you solve by combining like terms.
3b + 17 / 4 = a

anonymous · Answer

That's the right answer: D

anonymous · Answer

b = 4a − 17 − 2b
+2b
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3b = 4a -17
            +17
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3b + 17 = 4a
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    4             4

3b +17/4 =a