How do you solve #4a + 25= 9#? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer sans · Stefan V. Oct 7, 2017 #-4# Explanation: #4a + 25 = 9 # #4a = 9 - 25 # #4a = -16# #a = (-16) / 4 = - 4# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 1350 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License