what is the answer to 3(a + 1) -5 = 3a - 2

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anonymous · Answer 1 · 2011-08-31T12:05:27+0000

distribute the 3 into the parenthesis

3 times a is 3a

3 tmes 1 is 3

3a+3-5=3a-2

you can eliminate the variable entirely by subtracting 3a from both sides

3-5=2

2=2

this means the equation is true.

themathwiz · Answer 2 · 2011-10-06T14:35:39+0000

It also means that any number will work in the equation. there are infinite number of solutions.

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