Question

Given: 0.2a +0.06 -0.05
Step 1: 2a +6=5
Step 2: 2a=-1
Step 3: a =-1/2

Answer 1

a = -0.05

Explanation:

0.2a + 0.06 = -0.05

Step 1: 100 * (0.2a + 0.06 = 0.05)

20a + 6 = 5

Step 2: 20a + 6 - 6 = 5 - 6

20a = -1

Step 3: 20a / 20 = -1/20

a = -0.05