Question

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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? -14 -8 8 14

Answer 1

Choice C is correct.

Explanation:

We have given an equation :

-5(a+3)=-55

We have to solve it for a.

-5(a+3)= -55

-5a-15= -55

Adding 15 on both sides of equation we get,

-5a = -55+15

Multiplying 1/-5 on both sides we get,

-5a = -40

a = -40/ -5

a = 8 is the answer.

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

check this out!

-5(a+3)=- 55

-5a-15=- 55

-5a= -55+15

-5a= -40

-5a/-5 =-40/-5

a=8