Question

Solve for a.

a + (-7) = -17

A. a = -24

B. = -10

C. a = 10

D. a = 24

Answer 1

b) a = -10

Explanation:

a + (-7) = -17

simplify

a - 7 = -17

add 7 to both sides of the equation

a - 7 + 7 = -17 + 7

a = -17 + 7

a = -10

Answer 2

the answer is A

Explanation:

-17 - (-7) = -24

a = -24