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solve equation 1/5(a+10)=-3

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Аноним Аноним
  • 18-08-2015
1/5(a+10)=−3

Simplify:

15(a+10)=−3

(1/5)(a)+(1/5)(10)=−3(Distribute)

1/5a+2=−3

Subtract 2 from both sides.

1/5a+2−2=−3−2

1/5a=−5

Multiply both sides by 5.

5*(1/5a)=(5)*(−5)

a=−25

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Spudery621 Spudery621
  • 18-08-2015
1/5(a+10) =-3
Sinplify both sides of the equation
1/5 a +2=-3
Subtract 2 from both sides
1/5a+2-2=-3-2
1/5a=-5
Multiply both sides
5*(1/5a) =(5)*(-5)
a=-25
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