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  • 09-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

Negative 5 (a + 3) = negative 55

What is the value of a?

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csfhorse csfhorse
  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(a+3)=-55

-5a-15=-55

+15       +15

-5a=-40

/-5   /-5

a=6

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rileysherman9
rileysherman9 rileysherman9
  • 21-11-2020

Answer:

A = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(a+3)=-55

-5a-15=-55

-5a=-40

-40/-5=8

a=8

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