Question

Please solve this equation algebraically and explain all the steps you did to find the answer.

6 - 4a = -10

PLEASE EXPLAIN ALL STEPS

Answer 1

a = 4

Explanation:

first, you are supposed to subtract both sides by 6 so you will get:

6 - 4a = -10

-6 -6

-4a = -16

Then, you divide both sides by -4 to cancel out the -4 before the "a"

-4a = -16

-4 -4

Last, you will get a = 4 and that is your answer because when you divide a negative number by another negative number, you will get a positive number.