Question

Solve for a:
12a - 8 = 11a + 3

Answer 1

11

Explanation:

12a-8 = 11a +3

First we need to get the variables on one side and the constants on the other side.

So subtract 11a from both sides.

12a-11a -8 = 3

1a -8 = 3 now add 8 to each side

1a = 3+8

1a = 11

Answer 2

a=11

Explanation: