Question

-12(a-2)=-50 help help help

Answer 1

a =
`(37)/(6)`

Explanation:

-12(a - 2) = -50

-12a + 24 = -50

-12a = -74

a =
`(74)/(12)` =
`(37)/(6)`

Answer 2

a = 37/6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-12(a - 2) = -50

Step 2: Solve for a

1. Divide -12 on both sides: a - 2 = 25/6
2. Add 2 on both sides: a = 37/6

Step 3: Check

Plug in a into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in a: -12(37/6 - 2) = -50
2. Subtract: -12(25/6) = -50
3. Multiply: -50 = -50

Here we see that -50 does indeed equal -50.

∴ a = 37/6 is a solution of the equation.