Question

complete the process of solving the equation.
fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions.
$4a + 5 = 2a + 19$
$2a + 5 = 19$
$2a = 14$
$a = $
divide both sides by 2

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract $2a$ from both sides

$4a + 5 - 2a = 2a + 19 - 2a$
$\implies 2a + 5 = 19$

Step2: Subtract 5 from both sides

$2a + 5 - 5 = 19 - 5$
$\implies 2a = 14$

Step3: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2a}{2} = \frac{14}{2}$
$\implies a = 7$

Answer:

• Missing description for $2a + 5 = 19$: Subtract $2a$ from both sides
• Missing description for $2a = 14$: Subtract 5 from both sides
• Final value: $a = 7$