Question

Help me with this equation!

a+5= -7

possible answers:

A: -2
B: -12
C: 35
D: 7/5

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. -12

Answer 2

-12

Explanation:

a + 5 = -7

Collecting terms:

a = -7 + (-5)

a = -7-5

a= -12