what is the value of the Helmholtz free energy (defined as A = U - TS)?

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Four moles of a substance are distributed over two energy states. The energy of the lower state is zero; the energy of the higher state is 1.5 kJ/mole. At 300 K, what is the value of the Helmholtz free energy (defined as A = U - TS)? 

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