Pre-Algebra Examples

$a + (2 a + 2) = 42^{2}$

Step 1

Add $a$ and $2 a$ .

$3 a + 2 = 42^{2}$

Step 2

Raise $42$ to the power of $2$ .

$3 a + 2 = 1764$

Step 3

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

No solution

Step 4