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3(a+1.5)= -1.5 what does a equal

User Asmoun
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Answer:

Explanation:

3a + 4.5 = -1.5

3a = -6

a = -2

User Rbrisuda
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

3(a+1.5)=-1.5

a+1.5 = - 1.5/3 = - 0.5

a = - 0.5 - 1.5 = - 2

User Kwoner
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