Question

Solve for a. a+|-23+6|=-32
Plz help

Answer 1

a = −49

Explanation:

a + ∣ − 17∣ = −32

a + 17 = −32

a = −32 − 17

Simplify.

-32 - 17 to -49.

Answer 2

a = -49

Explanation:

a+|-23+6|=-32

Simplify the absolute value term

a+|-17|=-32

a+17=-32

Subtract 17 from each side

a +17-17 = -32-17

a = -49