Question

solve for a.

\\\frac{a}{3} + 5 = 1\\

\\a = ?\\

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Isolate the variable term

Using the Linear Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} \frac{a}{3} + 5 &= 1 \\ \frac{a}{3} &= 1 - 5 \\ \frac{a}{3} &= -4 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Solve for a

Using the Linear Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} a &= -4 \cdot 3 \\ a &= -12 \end{aligned}$$

\]
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<answer>
Solve for a.
\[\frac{a}{3} + 5 = 1\]
\(a =\) <blank>-12</blank>
</answer>

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Answer:

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Isolate the variable term

Using the Linear Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} \frac{a}{3} + 5 &= 1 \\ \frac{a}{3} &= 1 - 5 \\ \frac{a}{3} &= -4 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Solve for a

Using the Linear Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} a &= -4 \cdot 3 \\ a &= -12 \end{aligned}$$

\]
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Solve for a.
\[\frac{a}{3} + 5 = 1\]
\(a =\) <blank>-12</blank>
</answer>

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