Question

What value of a will make the equation a true statement? Explain how you arrived at your solution.

(-1/5 + 3/5) + a = 0

Answer 1

a = -2/5

Explanation:

(-1/5 + 3/5) + a = 0

add

2/5 + a = 0

subtract 2/5 from each side

2/5 - 2/5 +a = 0-2/5

a = -2/5