Algebra
Calculus
Trigonometry
Matrix
Question
Solve the equation
Solve for a
Solve for b
a=2b3
Evaluate
a=5a−b3×2
Use the commutative property to reorder the terms
a=5a−2b3
Move the variable to the left side
a−5a=−2b3
Subtract the terms
More Steps
Evaluate
a−5a
Collect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients
(1−5)a
Subtract the numbers
−4a
−4a=−2b3
Change the signs on both sides of the equation
4a=2b3
Divide both sides
44a=42b3
Divide the numbers
a=42b3
Solution
a=2b3
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