Solve the equation for A

2 (a - 5) = - 2

a = ?

Question

Francisco Blanchard

10 June, 13:15

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Answers (2)

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Asia Blevins · Answer 1

Multiply 2 and a, then 2 and 5.

Rewrite.

Subtract 10 from both sides.

Rewrite.

Divide both sides by 2.

Rewrite.

You get your final answer!

Kaylynn Terry · Answer 2

Multiply, then you get 2a - 10 = - 2. Then isolate the variable by adding 10 on both sides. you get 2a = 8. divide both by 2 and you get a = 4

Solve the equation for A2 (a - 5) = - 2a = ?