Question

3a + 2 - 5a = -14. Can someone solve this for me.

Answer 1

a = 8

Explanation:

-2a + 2 = -14

-2a = -16

-16/-2 = 8

a = 8

Answer 2

a=8

Explanation:

3a + 2 - 5a = -14

Combine like terms

-2a +2 = -14

Subtract 2 from each side

-2a +2-2 = -14-2

-2a = -16

Divide each side by -2

-2a/-2 = -16/-2

a = 8