Question

96 = -24a
Solving One-Step Equations

Answer 1

`a=-4`

Explanation:

`96=-24a`

➠ Switch sides:-

`-24a=96`

➠ Divide both sides by -24:-

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

`a=-4`

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Answer 2

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

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