To solve the equation 50 - (a/11) = 58, subtract 50 from both sides to get -(a/11) = 8. Then, multiply both sides by -11 to find that a = -88.
To solve for a in the equation 50 - (a/11) = 58, follow these steps:
First, we want to isolate the term containing a on one side of the equation. To do this, subtract 50 from both sides:
50 - (a/11) - 50 = 58 - 50
-(a/11) = 8
Next, to solve for a, multiply both sides by -11 (which is the reciprocal of 1/11):
-(a/11) * -11 = 8 * -11
a = -88
The solution for a is -88.