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3\left(5a+3\right)+81=14a+22
Multiply both sides of the equation by 27, the least common multiple of 9,27.
15a+9+81=14a+22
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by 5a+3.
15a+90=14a+22
Add 9 and 81 to get 90.
15a+90-14a=22
Subtract 14a from both sides.
a+90=22
Combine 15a and -14a to get a.
a=22-90
Subtract 90 from both sides.
a=-68
Subtract 90 from 22 to get -68.