Make a the subject of a+3=(2a+7)/r

Times both side by r to get ar+3r=2a+7 Subtract 2a and 3r from both side to bring a to one side, ar-2a=7-3r Factorise the left handside, a(r-2)=7-3r Divide both side by r-2, a=(7-3r)/(r-2)

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