Question

Solve for a, round your answer to the nearest hundredth:-3(a + 9) - 5(a - 5) = 8

Answer 1

22

Explanation:

3(a+9)-5(a-5)=8

3a+27-5a+25=8

3a-5a+27+25=8

-2a+52=8

-2a=8-52

-2a=-44

a=-44/-2

a=+22