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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality. -5(а+ 3) =-55 What is the value of a? A. -14 B. -8 C. 8 D. 14
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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

-5(а+ 3) =-55
What is the value of a? A. -14 B. -8 C. 8 D. 14

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-5a-15=-55
+15
-5a=-40
/-5
a= 8
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