Question

2a - 10 = 5(4+.2a)

Linear equations

Answer 1

Explanation:

2a-10=5(4+.2a)

Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by 4+0.2a..

2a-10=20+a

Subtract a from both sides.

2a-10-a=20

Combine 2a and -a to get a.

a-10=20

Add 10 to both sides.

a=20+10

Add 20 and 10 to get 30.

a=30