Question

Solve -2a + 9 = -3 using algebraic operations

Answer 1

a = 6

Explanation:

-2a + 9 = -3

Subtract 9 from both sides,

-2a = -12

Divide -2 on both sides (Negatives cancel out)

a = 6

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Answer 2

6

Explanation:

-2a+9=-3

-2a=-3-9

-2a=-12

2a=12

a=12/2

a=6