Question

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Solve ONE of the following two equations. YOU decide
which one you want to solve for this Cool Down. Show
all of your steps in the line paper provided. YOU GOT
THIS! Don't forget to check your answer.
Equation #1: 5(a + 1) = 2a - 3
OR
Equation #2: 10 - 2b = 16

Answer 1

Equation 1 a=-8/3

Equation 2 b= -3

Explanation:

Equation 1

5a+5=2a-3

5a-2a=-3-5

3a=-8

a=-8/3

Equation 2

-2b=16-10

-2b=6

b=6/-2

b=-3