Question

Solve the 2 step equation: 2a - 3 = -5

Answer 1

Answer:

-1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The value of a is -1.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you have to add 3 to both sides :

$2a - 3 + 3 = - 5 + 3$

$2a = - 2$

Next, you have to divide both sides by 2 :

$2a \div 2 = - 2 \div 2$

$a = - 1$