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Suppose x = 5 is a solution to the equation 4x − 3(x + a) = 2. Find the value of a that makes the equation true.
a. -25

b. 2

c. 3

d. 1

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MrRoyal

Answer:

[tex]a = 1[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]4x - 3(x + a) = 2[/tex]

[tex]x = 5[/tex]

Required

Determine the value of a

[tex]4x - 3(x + a) = 2[/tex]

Substitute 5 for x

[tex]4(5) - 3(5 + a) = 2[/tex]

Open all brackets

[tex]20 - 15 - 3a = 2[/tex]

[tex]5 - 3a = 2[/tex]

Collect Like Terms

[tex]-3a = 2 - 5[/tex]

[tex]-3a = -3[/tex]

Solve for a

[tex]a = -3/-3[/tex]

[tex]a = 1[/tex]

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