Question

what is a in the problem 3a+1=-3.6(a-1) algebra problem.

Answer 1

well reverse pemdas first.

Answer 2

so we would do the addition or subraction to both sides first.

Answer 3

ok

Answer 4

once yu do that what do yu get?

Answer 5

6.6+1=3.6

Answer 6

how?

Answer 7

idk

Answer 8

okay lets try it differently.
try multiplying the right side together. the -3.6 and the (a-1)

Answer 9

ok

Answer 10

i got -3.6a+3.6

Answer 11

so its \[3a+1= -3.6a+3.6\] right?

Answer 12

yeah

Answer 13

so subtact the 1 from both sides.

Answer 14

ok i got 3a=-3.6a+2.6

Answer 15

now subtract -3.6a from both sides.

Answer 16

or add 3.6a i mean

Answer 17

ok

Answer 18

and yu got?

Answer 19

yeah thanks

Answer 20

yu got the answer?

Answer 21

yeah a=.39

Answer 22

yeah okay then yu're all done.

Answer 23

thanks

Answer 24

yeah anytime.