Question

8a+2a+a+15=180
value of a

Answer 1

a = 15

Explanation:

8a + 2a + a + 15 = 180

What is the value of a?

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To solve this, we first need to do everything to get "a" alone.

8a + 2a + a + 15 = 180

Add like terms :

8a + 2a + a

11a

11a + 15 = 180

Subtract 15 from both sides :

11a = 165

Divide 11 from both sides to get "a" alone :

a = 15

Answer 2

a = 15

Explanation:

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=>8a+2a+a+15=180

=>11a+15=180

=>11a=180-15

=>11a=165

=>a=165/11

=>a=15