Converting percentage to a decimal :
50%= 50 / 100 = 0.5
What is 50% of 15
=50% * 15
=0.5 * 15
=7.5
First you have to put all of your common numbers together. 4a and 9a go together. You then subtract those because 9 is negative (-9). Then you get -5a. Now move on to your other numbers. You have 26 and 17. 17 is negative as well (-17), so you subtract it from 26. That gives you 9.
Your new equation is -5a + 9 = 26
Now you subtract 9 from both sides. Your positive (+9) will cancel out with your negative (-9). Then subtract it from 26. 9 minus 26 is 17.
Now your equation is -5a = 17
Since it's negative, you're going to add it (5) to both sides.
Your 5's cancel out, and 17 + 5 is 22.
a = 22
22 is the answer
Answer:
x = -20.6
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: −5x − 25 − 25 = 78 − 25
Should be
Step 1: -5x-25+25=78+25
Step 2: -5x=103
Step 3: Divide both sides by -5: x = -20.6
