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Solve the equation -5(8 - 4a) = -35​
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Solve the equation -5(8 - 4a) = -35​

User Giorgos Ath
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Answer:

Add 8 to both sides

-4a /5= 10

Multiply both sides by 5

-4a= 50

A= - 12.5

Explanation:

User Marylu
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Answer: 1/4

Explanation:

-5(8 - 4a) = -35

-40 + 20a = -35

Collecting like terms...

20a = -35 + 40

20a = 5

a = 5/20

a = 1/4

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