17-a+4a=5

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Solution for 17-a+4a=5 equation:


Simplifying
17 + -1a + 4a = 5

Combine like terms: -1a + 4a = 3a
17 + 3a = 5

Solving
17 + 3a = 5

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-17' to each side of the equation.
17 + -17 + 3a = 5 + -17

Combine like terms: 17 + -17 = 0
0 + 3a = 5 + -17
3a = 5 + -17

Combine like terms: 5 + -17 = -12
3a = -12

Divide each side by '3'.
a = -4

Simplifying
a = -4

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