Question

If `4a + 2b = 6b - 5`, what is the value of `a` in terms of `b`?

Answer 1

`color(blue)(a =(4b-5)/4`

Explanation:

`4a +2b=6b-5`

`4a =6b-2b-5`

`4a =4b-5`

Obtaining an expression for `a`

`a =(4b-5)/color(blue)(4`