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21 January, 23:39

3a + 2 - 5a = - 14. Can someone solve this for me.

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  1. 22 January, 00:48
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    a = 8

    Step-by-step explanation:

    -2a + 2 = - 14

    -2a = - 16

    -16/-2 = 8

    a = 8
  2. 22 January, 01:06
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    a=8

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3a + 2 - 5a = - 14

    Combine like terms

    -2a + 2 = - 14

    Subtract 2 from each side

    -2a + 2-2 = - 14-2

    -2a = - 16

    Divide each side by - 2

    -2a/-2 = - 16/-2

    a = 8
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