Question

Solve the equation
0.5 (14a + 46) = -11a - 42 + 5a

Answer 1

Answer: a=(-5)

Steps:

Answer 2

a = - 5

Explanation:

Given

0.5(14a + 46) = - 11a - 42 + 5a ← distribute left side

7a + 23 = - 6a - 42 ( add 6a to both sides )

13a + 23 = - 42 ( subtract 23 from both sides )

13a = - 65 ( divide both sides by 13 )

a = - 5