4a+11-a=2
what does a equal solve and check

4a+11-a=2. You're going to now subtract a from 4a and you get 4a+11=2.

Next, subrtact 11 from 2 and you get 4a=-9.

Divide 9 by for and you get a=9/4 or 1 3/4.

You would first simplify the question. 4a-a=3a
3a+11=2
Then you would subtract 11 from both sides.
3a=-9
Then divide 3 on both sides.
a=-3.
You can check by putting it in the equation.
4(-3)+11-(-3)=2
-12+11+3=2
2=2

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