Question

53a+51=a-21 find the value of a

Answer 1

Hey friend!!
The solution is given below ⬇⬇

53a+51=a -21
=> 53a-a= -21-51
=> 52a= -72
=> a= -72/52= -18/13

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Answer 2

Answer:

18/13 or 1.38

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]53a + 51 = a - 21\\ \\ \implies 53a - a + 51 + 21 = 0\\ \\ \implies 52a + 72 = 0\\ \\ \implies 52a = -72\\ \\ \implies a = - \dfrac{72}{52}\\ \\ \\ \implies a = - \dfrac{18}{13} \: or \: 1.38[/tex]

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