What value of 'a' will make the equation 5a + 4 = 9, a true statement?

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Solution

The correct option is B 1
$5a + 4 = 9$
(Subtract 4 on both sides)
$5a = 9 - 4$
$5a = 5$
(Dividing 5 on both sides)
$a = 1$

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