a = 6
Explanations:The given equation is:
3a - 4 + 6a + 2 = 5a + 22
Step 1: Collect like terms.
That is, let everything that has "a" come together. When 5a crosses to the left side, it becomes -5a.
3a + 6a - 5a = 22 + 4 - 2
9a - 5a = 26 - 2
4a = 24
Step 2: Divide both sides by 4
4a / 4 = 24 / 4
a = 24/4
a = 6
