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3a+9-\left(2a+7\right)=9
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by a+3.
3a+9-2a-7=9
To find the opposite of 2a+7, find the opposite of each term.
a+9-7=9
Combine 3a and -2a to get a.
a+2=9
Subtract 7 from 9 to get 2.
a=9-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
a=7
Subtract 2 from 9 to get 7.