Question

What is the value of a in the equation 3(a +1.5) = -1.5

Answer 1

AnswerAnswer:

a= -2

Step-by-step explanation

Answer 2

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a = –2

Explanation:

⟿ 3(a + 1.5) = – 1.5

• Dividing both sides with 3.

⟿ 3(a + 1.5)/3 = – 1.5/3

⟿ a + 1.5 = – 0.5

• Subtract –1.5 from both the sides.

⟿ a + 1.5 – 1.5 = – 0.5 – 1.5

⟿ a = – 2

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