Question

•GIVEN : - 9a - 16 + 3 = 4 a
•Solve for a
•Show your work and check your work

Answer 1

-1

Explanation:

-9a(-16+3)=4a ; solve for whole numbers first.

-9a-(13)=4a ; A negative 16 plus a positive 3 is 13.

-9a-4a=13 ; Switch 13 and 4a to make it easier to solve.

-13a=13 ; Now divide each side by -13.

a=-1