lucylou175029 lucylou175029
  • 18-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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3a + 2 - 5a = -14. Can someone solve this for me.

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cyfrostalt3
cyfrostalt3 cyfrostalt3
  • 18-05-2020

Answer:

a = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

-2a + 2 = -14

-2a = -16

-16/-2 = 8

a = 8

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 18-05-2020

Answer:

a=8

Step-by-step explanation:

3a + 2 - 5a = -14

Combine like terms

-2a +2 = -14

Subtract 2 from each side

-2a +2-2 = -14-2

-2a = -16

Divide each side by -2

-2a/-2 = -16/-2

a = 8

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