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[smleiker]

p=a+4b+4c solve for a

I got a= p-4(b+c)

It was wrong can you help me figure out what the answer is and please explain so I can learn the right way to solve the problem. Thank you for your help.

 

[Denis]

That's CORRECT. Who told you it was wrong? :shock:

 

[Deleted member 4993]

p=a+4b+4c solve for a

I got a= p-4(b+c)

Try different form - like:

a = p - 4b - 4c

It was wrong can you help me figure out what the answer is and please explain so I can learn the right way to solve the problem. Thank you for your help.

 

[barson90]

You seem to have it right. Subtract from both sides until you have "isolated" a.