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2а + 20 = -3а - 5 pls help

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Answer: A= -5

Explanation:

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Answer: a = 5

Explanation:

To solve, we will isolate the variable a.

Given:

2а + 20 = -3а - 5

Add 3a to both sides of the equation:

5а + 20 = - 5

Subtract 20 from both sides of the equation:

5а = 25

Divide both sides of the equation by 5:

a = 5

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