Question

Help this is due today!!!

Answer 1

a = -3

Explanation:

1. Multiply both sides by 3
2. Expand the brackets on the left
3. Group like terms (put the a's on one side and the numbers on the other)
4. Simplify both sides
5. Divide both sides by 3

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer: a = -5

Step-by-step explanation: Hope this helps