To solve this equation, we need to isolate the variable 'a' on one side of the equation.
Starting with the given equation:
1.4a + 14 = 0.6a + 0.4
First, we can simplify the equation by subtracting 0.6a from both sides to isolate the variable 'a':
1.4a - 0.6a + 14 = 0.4
0.8a + 14 = 0.4
Next, subtract 14 from both sides to further isolate 'a':
0.8a = 0.4 - 14
0.8a = -13.6
Now, divide by 0.8 to solve for 'a':
a = -13.6 / 0.8a = -17
Therefore, the solution to the equation is a = -17.
To solve this equation, we need to isolate the variable 'a' on one side of the equation.
Starting with the given equation:
1.4a + 14 = 0.6a + 0.4
First, we can simplify the equation by subtracting 0.6a from both sides to isolate the variable 'a':
1.4a - 0.6a + 14 = 0.4
0.8a + 14 = 0.4
Next, subtract 14 from both sides to further isolate 'a':
0.8a = 0.4 - 14
0.8a = -13.6
Now, divide by 0.8 to solve for 'a':
a = -13.6 / 0.8
a = -17
Therefore, the solution to the equation is a = -17.