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Solve for a. 5+2a=−9

User Savas Adar
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Answer:

a = - 7

Explanation:

Given

5 + 2a = - 9 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

2a = - 14 ( divide both sides by 2 )

a = - 7

User Azalia
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Answer:

a = -7

Explanation:

5 + 2a = -9 {Subtract 5 form both sides}

5 + 2a - 5 = -9 - 5

2a = -14

Divide both sides by 2

2a/2 = -14/2

a = -7

User Peter Weyand
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