Question

What is 5a+18<-27 ???

Answer 1

A=-9 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Hello there!

To solve 5a + 19 < -27,
you would have to subtract 19 on both sides to isolate 5a.

5a + 19 < -27
      - 19    -19
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         5a < -46

We need a, not 5a. So divide both sides by 5.

        5a < -46
         a < -46/5
-46/5 can be simplified as -9.2

So your answer is a < -9.2