Question

Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

-5(a + 3) = -55
What is the value of a?
O a
Ob
-14
-8
d
14

Answer 1

a =8

Explanation:

-5(a + 3) = -55

Distribute

-5a -15 = -55

Add 15 to each side

-5a-15+15 = -55+15

-5a = -40

Divide each side by -5

-5a/-5 = -40/-5

a = 8