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Question

15(25−5a)=4−a



Responses

no solution
no solution

0
0

−1
negative 1

all real numbers

Answer 1

To solve for a in the equation 15(25-5a) = 4-a, we can start by simplifying the expression on the left side:

15(25-5a) = 4-a
375 - 75a = 4 - a

Next, we can combine like terms by adding 75a to both sides:

375 - 75a + 75a = 4 - a + 75a
375 = 4 + 74a

Now, subtract 4 from both sides:

375 - 4 = 4 + 74a - 4
371 = 74a

Finally, divide both sides by 74 to solve for a:

371/74 = 74a/74
5 = a

Therefore, the solution for a is a = 5.