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What is 5 + 2a over -3 = 5 over 11

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Times by -3 on both sides to get, 5+2a=-15/11
Take away 5, 2a=-15/11-5
Times 11, 22a=-20
Divide 22, a=-20/22
Simplify, a=-10/11
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