Question

The following equation is an example of a literal equation.

2(z + a) = 46
A Solve the glven equation for the variable a. In your final answer, Include all of your work.
B. In two or more complete sentences, explain the specific process that you followed in solving for a.

Answer 1

a)

`a=23-z`

b)

First of all, I divided both sides by 2, simplified, and then subtracted z from both sides. Then, I got the final result for 'a'.

Explanation:

a) Solving the equation

Given the expression

`2\left(z+a\right)=46`

Divide both sides by 2

`(2\left(z+a\right))/(2)=(46)/(2)`

simplify

`z+a=23`

subtract z from both sides

`z+a-z=23-z`

`a=23-z`

Thus, the value of a:

`a=23-z`

b) Work Process

First of all, I divided both sides by 2, simplified, and then subtracted z from both sides. Then, I got the final result for 'a'.