Question

35 = -7a + 14
Solve for a

Answer 1

-3=a

Explanation:

35=-7a+14

subtract 14

21=-7a

divide both sides by -7

-3=a

Answer 2

a = -3

Explanation:

35 = -7a + 14

-14 + 35 = -7a + 14 - 14

21 = -7a

21/-7 = -7a/-7

-3 = a

a = -3