how many solutions does the equation have?

6-a = 1/3(9a-18)

a. one solution

b. no solution

c. infinite solution

Question

how many solutions does the equation have?

6-a = 1/3(9a-18)

a. one solution

b. no solution

c. infinite solution

thesmartone · Answer

@anx Please refrain from giving direct answers... You need to guide them to it. And the asker should participate. http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

anx · Answer

I'll rephrase,  sorry mate.

6 - a = distribute the (1/3) so
6 - a = (3a - 6)

use algebra from this point to find a.

thesmartone · Answer

Also note

$\Huge\color{red}{x}\color{blue}{(y+z)}=\color{green}{xy+xz}$