Question

Solve for a: 3((1/3)a + 3)
= 27

Answer 1

a = 24

Explanation:

first distribute the 3 to the 1/3a and the 3 in the parentheses.

3 times 1/3 a equals a because 1/3 times 3 equals 3/3 or 1. so 1a equals a.

so now the equation reads (a + 3) =27

now subtract 3 from both sides of the equation and you are left with a = 24

Answer 2

I think its 3 but I'm not a 100% sure.