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  • 04-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.
-5(a+3) --55
What is the value of a?
0-14
0-8
08
0 14

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bmthot
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  • 04-05-2020

Answer:

-5(a + 3) = 55

Step-by-step explanation:

-5a -15 = 55

-5a = 70

70/-5 = a

70/-5 = -14

The answer is -14

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