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12a + 5 minus 8a = negative 1

12a + 5 minus 8a = negative 1
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12a + 5 minus 8a = negative 1

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Answer:

a is equal to 0.3

Explanation:

12a + 5 -8a =-1

(collect like terms)

12a + 8a= -1 -5

20a = -6

a= -6÷20

a= 3÷ 10

a= 0.3

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