Question

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10. -16 - 7(2a + 3) = 23 - 2a

Answer 1

Equation: -16-7(2a+3)=23-2a

Answer: -5

Step by Step Explanation:
-16-7(2a+3)=23-2a distributive prop
-16-14a-21=23-2a add common factors
-37-14a=23-2a add 37 to both sides
-14a=60-2a add 2a to both sides
-12a=60 divide -12 from both sides
a=-5

Answer 2

a=-1.5 (lmk if im incorrect)

Explanation:

-16 - 7(2a + 3) = 23 - 2a

-16-(14a+21)=23-2a

5-14a=23-2a

5=23+12a

-18=12a

-18/12 is -1.5

a=-1.5