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3(a+17)=3
a+17=
Add 3 to both sides
Subtract 3 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 3
Divide both sides by 3
Combine like terms
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Start: 3(a + 17) = 3
Divide both sides by 3:
a + 17 = 1
Subtract 17 from both sides:
a = 1 − 17 = −16
Check: 3(−16 + 17) = 3(1) = 3 ✅
Divide both sides by 3:
a + 17 = 1
Subtract 17 from both sides:
a = 1 − 17 = −16
Check: 3(−16 + 17) = 3(1) = 3 ✅
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