5a-15+9a=3a+29
We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
5a-15+9a=3a+29
We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right.
+5a+9a-3a=+29+15
We simplify left and right side of the equation.
+11a=+44
We divide both sides of the equation by 11 to get a.
a=4
Combine like terms:
5a + 9a - 15 = 3a + 29
14a - 15 = 3a + 29
Subtract 3 from both sides and add 15 to both sides to get constants on one side of the equal side and variables on the other.
14a - 3a = 29 + 15
Combine like terms again:
11a = 44
Divide by 11 on both sides to isolate the variable:
a = 44/11
a = 4
