Respuesta :

Answer:

a = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

7a-17 = 4a +1 ; Subtract 4a from both sides

3a - 17 = 1 ; Add 17 to both sides

3a = 18 ; Divide both sides by 3

a = 6

7a-17=4a+1

7a-4a=1+17

3a=18

a=6