Find the Value of a So That the Equation Has $$a x - 6 = 7 x - 26 \quad \{ 5 \}$$

question 99

Multiple Choice

Find the value of a so that the equation has the given solution set.
- $$a x - 6 = 7 x - 26 \quad \{ 5 \}$$

• A) \(a = - \frac { 141 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(a = \frac { 3 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(a = 3\)
• D) \(a = 5\)

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