Question

-20=-8(a+4)-5(1-5a)
What is a

Answer 1

a=1

Explanation:

-20=-8(a+4)-5(1-5a)

Distribute

-20 = -8a -32 -5 +25a

Combine like terms

-20 =17a -37

Add 37 to each side

-20+37 = 17a-37+37

17 = 17a

Divide by 17

17/17 = 17a/17

1= a