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-2-3(a)=-23
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Answer:

a = 7

Explanation:

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Step 1: Add 2 to both sides.


  • -3a-2+2=-23+2

  • -3a=-21

Step 2: Divide both sides by -3.


  • -3a/-3=-21/-3

  • a=7

Therefore, a = 7.

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