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Solve two-step equations. -5/2 a + 5 = 25

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Answer:

a = -8

Explanation:

-5/2 a + 5 = 25

Subtract 5 from each side

-5/2 a + 5-5 = 25-5

-5/2 a = 20

Multiply each side by -2/5

-2/5 *-5/2 a = 20*-2/5

a = -8

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