How do you solve #8.9+1.2(3a-1)=14.9#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-07T20:40:53

#a = 2#

#8.9 + 1.2(3a - 1) = 14.9#

Start by subtracting #8.9# from both sides

#1.2(3a - 1) = 6#

Then divide both sides by #1.2#

#3a - 1 = 5#

Now add #1# to both sides

#3a = 6#

And finally, divide both sides by #3#

#a = 2#