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Solve for a. a+|-23+6|=-32
Plz help

User Swille
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Answer:

a = −49

Explanation:

a + ∣ − 17∣ = −32

a + 17 = −32

a = −32 − 17

Simplify.

-32 - 17 to -49.

User Wsdzbm
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Answer:

a = -49

Explanation:

a+|-23+6|=-32

Simplify the absolute value term

a+|-17|=-32

a+17=-32

Subtract 17 from each side

a +17-17 = -32-17

a = -49

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