Solve 3a + 4b = 5a - 6b + 24 - 3a for a in terms of b.
3a+4b=5a-6b+24-3a
combine like terms
3a+4b=2a-6b+24
-2a on both sides
a+4b=-6b+24
-4b on both sides to isolate a
a=-10b+24
Answer: a = - 10 b + 24