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Work out 6a + 5a = -11

User Bubi
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a equals -1 because 6*-1=-6 and 5*-1=-5 then -5+-6=-11


User Minsk
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6a+5a=-11
Add similar a terms on one side
so 11a=-11
So a=-1
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