Question

5-2 ( 4a + 1 ) + 3a= 13

a. a= - 6/5
b. a=2
c. a= 2/3
d. a= -2

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Just plug -2 into the a spots and them do the math.

Hopes this helps.

Answer 2

a=2/3

Explanation:

3(4a+1)+3a=13

12a+3+3a=13

15a+3=13

15a=10

a=2/3