Question

Complete the process of solving the equation.
Fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. Simplify any fractions.
17a+18+13a=18
30a+18=18
Add 17a to both sides
Subtract 17a from both sides
Multiply both sides by 17a
Divide both sides by 17a
Combine like terms
30a=
Subtract 18 from both sides
a=
Divide both sides by 30

Answer 1

Let's complete the process of solving the equation step by step, filling in the missing terms and descriptions.

1. **Starting Equation**:
\[
17a + 18 + 13a = 18
\]

2. **Combine like terms**:
\[
(17a + 13a) + 18 = 18
\]
\[
30a + 18 = 18
\]

3. **Subtract 18 from both sides**:
\[
30a + 18 - 18 = 18 - 18
\]
\[
30a = 0
\]

4. **Divide both sides by 30**:
\[
a = \frac{0}{30}
\]
\[
a = 0
\]

Here is the completed and organized process:

- Start with the equation: \( 17a + 18 + 13a = 18 \)
- Combine like terms: \( 30a + 18 = 18 \)
- Subtract 18 from both sides: \( 30a = 0 \)
- Divide both sides by 30: \( a = 0 \)

So the simplified steps are:

- **30a = 0**
- **Subtract 18 from both sides**
- **a = 0**
- **Divide both sides by 30**

This completes the solution to the equation.