5(a+3)=3(a+1)

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on Apr 01, 2025 at 1:26 pm



You asked:

Solve the equation 5(a+3)=3(a+1)5 \left(a + 3\right) = 3 \left(a + 1\right) for the variable aa.

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: a=6a = -6


5a+15=3a+32a=12a=6\begin{aligned}5 a + 15 &= 3 a + 3\\2 a &= -12\\a &= -6\end{aligned}