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Solve for a.

5.4 = a - (-1.8)

User Andreis
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Answer:

3.6

Explanation:

User Vakas
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5.4 = a - (-1.8)

two negatives = one positive

5.4 = a + 1.8

isolate the a

5.4 (-1.8) = a + 1.8 (-1.8)

a = 5.4 - 1.8

a = 3.6

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