1st step is to distribute. 35a-28-1 equals 14-8a 2nd step is to combine like terms. 35a-29 equals 14-8a 3rd step is to subtract both sides from the smallest a. 35a-29 equals 14-8a 8a. 8a 27a-29 equals 14 because 8a cancels each other out. solve for x. 27a-29 equals 14 x equals 1.59
