Question

What is a, solve for a

Answer 1

a = -2

Explanation:

5 + 14a = 9a - 5

• Combine like terms by subtracting 9a from both sides.

5 + 14a - 9a = 9a - 9a - 5

5 + 5a = 0a - 5

5 + 5a = -5

• Combine like terms by subtracting 5 from both sides.

5a = -10

• Solve for a!

a = -10/5 = -2