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alisha [4.7K]
4 years ago
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-5(a + 3) = -55 What is the value of a?

Mathematics
1 answer:
Kobotan [32]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

a=8

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(a+3)=-55

First you times the bracket by -5

-5a-15=-55

Then you add the 15 to -55 because since the 15 is a negative on the right it has to be the opposite to the left

-5a=-40

Then you divide both sides by negative 5

-5a .     = .      -40  

---------         ----------

- 5                    -5

a= 8

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