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96 = -24a
Solving One-Step Equations

User Emstol
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Answer:


a=-4

Explanation:


96=-24a

➠ Switch sides:-


-24a=96

➠ Divide both sides by -24:-


(-24a)/(-24)=(96)/(-24)


a=-4

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User Xmanoux
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Hey there!

96 = -24a

➡️ -24a = 96

DIVIDE -24 to BOTH SIDES

-24a/-24 = 96/-24

CANCEL out: -24/-24 because that gives you 1

KEEP: 96/-24 because it helps get the result of the a-value

a = 96/-24

96/-24 = a

a = -4

Answer: a = -4

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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