Question

solve the following
(1) 16 -3 (a-7)=-14

Answer 1

HI,

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

16−3(a−7)=−14

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

16−3(a−7)=−14

16+(−3)(a)+(−3)(−7)=−14(Distribute)

16+−3a+21=−14

(−3a)+(16+21)=−14(Combine Like Terms)

−3a+37=−14

−3a+37=−14

Step 2: Subtract 37 from both sides.

−3a+37−37=−14−37

−3a=−51

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

$\frac{-3a}{-3}$ = $\frac{-51}{-3}$

∴ a = 17 Answer

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

=> 16- 3a+ 21= -14
=> 37-3a= -14
=> -3a= -14-37
=> a= -51/-3
=> a= 17
Hence, the value of a is 17.