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What is -4 (7a + 5) = -160?​

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a=5 hope this helped you :)
User Sasynkamil
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Answer:

a = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

-4 (7a + 5) = -160

{Distribute}

-28a - 20 = -160

+28a = +28a

-20 = -160 + 28a

+160 = +160

140 = 28a

28 28

5 = a

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