Solve for a: a + 4 = 10
Understand the Problem
The question requires us to find the value of the variable 'a' that satisfies the equation a + 4 = 10. This involves isolating 'a' on one side of the equation by performing the inverse operation.
Answer
$a = 6$
Answer for screen readers
$a = 6$
Steps to Solve
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Isolate 'a' To isolate 'a', subtract 4 from both sides of the equation to maintain equality: $a + 4 - 4 = 10 - 4$
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Simplify the equation Simplify both sides of the equation: $a = 6$
$a = 6$
More Information
The solution to the equation $a + 4 = 10$ is $a = 6$. This means that if you substitute 6 for 'a' in the original equation, it will hold true (6 + 4 = 10).
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting to perform the same operation on both sides of the equation. For example, subtracting 4 only from the left side would lead to an incorrect answer. Also, some might incorrectly add 4 to both sides instead of subtracting.
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