Solve. 3(a – 5) – 6 = –15

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BrianP asked Jan 21, 2023

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Solve. 3(a – 5) – 6 = –15

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Answer:

a=6

Explanation:

distribute:

3a-15-6=-15

combine like terms:

3a-21=-15

add 21 to each side:

3a=6

divide by 3:

a=2

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