Question

22 = 7 – 3a SHOW ALL WORK

Answer 1

22 = 7 - 3a
3a = -15
a = -5

Answer 2

a = -5

Explanation:

22 = 7 -3a

(subtract 7)

15 = -3a

(divide -3)

a = -5

OR

22 = 7 -3a

(add 3a)

3a + 22 = 7

(subract 22)

3a = -15

(divide 3)

a = -5