Question

Can someone put this in order for me? Because I'm so confused.

Answer 1

Explanation:

`24a-3(2a-5)=51`

Step 1: Let's solve first so we can order it later.

`24a-6a+15=51\\18a+15=51\\-15 -15\\\18a=36\\\\`

Divide 18 both sides.

`a=2`

Ok so we have everything solved answer: a=2.

Now we need to order.

Step 1. Distribute 3.

Step 2. Combine like terms 24a and 6a.

Step 3. Subtract 15 from both sides.

Step 4. Divide both sides by 18.

Hope this helps :)