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Solve the equation. Then check your solution.

-2/5 + a = 1/5

a. 3/5
b. - 1/5
c. 3/10
d. - 3/5​

User Cormullion
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-2/5+a=1/5

a=1/5+2/5

a=3/5

User Jostein
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Answer: A: 3/5

Explanation:

-2/5 + a = 1/5

add -2/5 on both sides

a = 1/5 + 2/5

a = 3/5

User Yanan
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