Answer
$a=18$
Work Step by Step
We first add 5 to both sides to make sure all of the constants are on one side.
We then get $1/3*a=6$ or $a=18$
Checking gives:
$1=18/3-5$ or $1=1$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.3 Solve Linear Equations - 1.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 21: 15
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