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Chapter 1: Q77. (page 32)

Solve the equation.

2a-1=8a-6

Short Answer

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The solution is a=23.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1- Consider the equation.

Consider the equation 2a-1=8a-6.

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Step 2- Step description.

Simplify the equation as follows:

2(a−1)=8a−62a−2=8a−62a−8a=−6+2

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Step 3- Step description.

Simplify the equation as follows:

2a−8a=−6+2−6a=−46a=4

Divide both sides of the equation by 6.

6a=4a=46a=23

Therefore, the solution is a=23.

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