Absolutely, let's solve the equation [tex]\( 79 = 5a + 9 \)[/tex] step by step.
1. Write down the original equation:
[tex]\[ 79 = 5a + 9 \][/tex]
2. Isolate the term involving the variable [tex]\(a\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 79 - 9 = 5a \][/tex]
By subtracting 9 from both sides, we get:
[tex]\[ 70 = 5a \][/tex]
3. Solve for [tex]\(a\)[/tex]:
To isolate [tex]\(a\)[/tex], divide both sides of the equation by 5:
[tex]\[ \frac{70}{5} = a \][/tex]
4. Simplify the division:
[tex]\[ a = 14 \][/tex]
So, the solution to the equation [tex]\( 79 = 5a + 9 \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ a = 14 \][/tex]
