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Solve negative a minus five eighths equals three fifths for a. a equals 49 over 40 a equals negative 49 over 40 a equals 1 over 40 a equals negative 1 over 40
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Solve negative a minus five eighths equals three fifths for a.

a equals 49 over 40
a equals negative 49 over 40
a equals 1 over 40
a equals negative 1 over 40

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A= -49/40 which is B
User Cristal
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b) A equals -49/40.

Step-by-step explanation:

-x -5/8 = 3/5

Move the constant to the right.

-x = 3/5 + 5/8

Calculate the sum.

-x = 49/40

Change the signs.

Solution:

x = -49/40
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