Question

Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

Negative 5 (a + 3) = negative 55

What is the value of a?

Answer 1

A = 8

Explanation:

-5(a+3)=-55

-5a-15=-55

-5a=-40

-40/-5=8

a=8

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

-5(a+3)=-55

-5a-15=-55

+15 +15

-5a=-40

/-5 /-5

a=6