16-3a=1

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Solution for 16-3a=1 equation: 


Simplifying
16 + -3a = 1

Solving
16 + -3a = 1

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-16' to each side of the equation.
16 + -16 + -3a = 1 + -16

Combine like terms: 16 + -16 = 0
0 + -3a = 1 + -16
-3a = 1 + -16

Combine like terms: 1 + -16 = -15
-3a = -15

Divide each side by '-3'.
a = 5

Simplifying
a = 5

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