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Algebraic Fractions, SMB-047

Solve the equation  `(3a)/7 = (2a + 1)/2-3`, leaving your answer as a fraction.  (3 marks)

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`a=35/8`

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`underbrace{(3a)/7}_text(multiply × 14)` `=underbrace{(2a + 1)/2-3}_text(multiply × 14)`
`2xx3a` `= 7xx(2a+1)-14xx3`
`6a` `=14a+7-42`
`8a` `= 35`
`a` `=35/8`

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