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What value of a makes the equation true? 3(a+15)= -1.5

What value of a makes the equation true? 3(a+15)= -1.5
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What value of a makes the equation true? 3(a+15)= -1.5

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Answer:

-15.5

Explanation:

Distribute


3(a+15)=-1.5


3a+45=-1.5

Subtract 45 from both sides


3a+45-45=-1.5-45

Simplify expression


3a=-46.5\\a=-15.5

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