Solve 3a + 4b = a - 8b + 24 for a in terms of b.
Let's solve for a.
3a+4b=a−8b+24
Step 1: Add -a to both sides.
3a+4b+−a=a−8b+24+−a
2a+4b=−8b+24
Step 2: Add -4b to both sides.
2a+4b+−4b=−8b+24+−4b
2a=−12b+24
Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
2a
2
=
−12b+24
a=−6b+12 <------final answer
