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22(a-20)=198

 

Can someone plz explain to me how to do these problem i feel dumb for asking but i cant seam to understand it thanks

 Jun 5, 2015

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22(a-20)=198     distribute the 22 across both terms in the parentheses

 

22a - 440 = 198     add 198  to both sides

 

22a = 638      divide both sides by 22

 

a = 29

 

 Jun 5, 2015
 #1
avatar+128707 
+5
Best Answer

22(a-20)=198     distribute the 22 across both terms in the parentheses

 

22a - 440 = 198     add 198  to both sides

 

22a = 638      divide both sides by 22

 

a = 29

 

CPhill Jun 5, 2015

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