In order for the formula 3 - 2a = 7 to be solved, the value 2a must equal -4, because 3 - (- 4) = 7. Therefore, a must equal - 2.
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2a + 3 - 9b - a - 7 Bring like terms together: = 2a - a - 9b + 3 - 7 Combine like terms: = a - 9b - 4
2a+5a=3 7a=3 a=3/7 or .4286
If you mean: 4a-3 = 2a+7 then the value of a works out as 5
a=5
-8a + 6a + 7 = 1 -2a = 1 - 7 -2a = -6 a = 6/2 a = 3 Check: -8(3) + 6(3) + 7 = 1 -24 + 18 + 7 = 1 1 = 1