2a=-a+9Move all terms containing a to the left side of the equation.Tap for more steps…Add a to both sides of the equation.2a+a=9Add 2a and a.3a=93a=9Divide each term by 3 and simplify.Tap for more steps…Divide each term in 3a=9 by 3.3a3=93Cancel the common factor of 3.Tap for more steps…Cancel the common factor.3a3=93Divide a by 1.a=93a=93Divide 9 by 3.a=3a=3 Solve for a 2a=-a+9 Solving MATH problems We can solve all math problems. Get help on the web or with our math app