Question

A + 5 = -5a + 5 what does x equal

Answer 1

a = 0

Explanation:

a + 5 = -5a + 5 subtract 5 from both sides

a + 5 - 5 = -5a + 5 - 5

a = -5a add 5a to both sides

a + 5a = -5a + 5a

6a = 0 divide both sides by 6

6a / 6 = 0 / 6

therefore,

a = 0