Solve for a 22+2a=37+6+a

$22 + 2 a = 37 + 6 + a$

Add $37$ and $6$ .

$22 + 2 a = 43 + a$

Move all terms containing $a$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $a$ from both sides of the equation.

$22 + 2 a - a = 43$

Subtract $a$ from $2 a$ .

$22 + a = 43$

Move all terms not containing $a$ to the right side of the equation.

Subtract $22$ from both sides of the equation.

$a = 43 - 22$

Subtract $22$ from $43$ .

$a = 21$