Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality. -5(a+3) --55 What is the value of a? 0-14 0-8 08 0 14

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

-5(a+3) --55
What is the value of a?
0-14
0-8
08
0 14

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Answer:

-5(a + 3) = 55

Explanation:

-5a -15 = 55

-5a = 70

70/-5 = a

70/-5 = -14

The answer is -14

AmaJayJB answered Dec 26, 2021

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