Question

Solve for a. 2a - 8 = - 36

Answer 1

Answer:

a=-16

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 14$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2a = - 36 + 8$

When the - 8 is moved after the equals.. It changes sign

$2a = - 28$

$a = \frac{ - 28}{2}$

$a = - 14$

Double check

$2( - 14) - 8 = - 36$

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