a) -6a = 36
Divide both sides by -6 so that (a) is isolated.
a = -6
Check by plugging in -6 for a.
-6a=36
-6(-6)=36
36=36
So, a=-6
B) -9d=-72
Divide both sides by -9.
d = -72/-9
d = 8
Check work by plugging in 8 for d.
-9d=-72
-9(8)=-72
-72=-72
So, d=8
~Hope I helped!~
