Question

Solve For A
-40+10a = -70

Answer 1

a = -3

Explanation:

-40+10a = -70

Add 40 to each side

-40+40+10a = -70+40

10a = -30

Divide each side by 10

10a/10 = -30/10

a = -3

Answer 2

-40 + 10a = -70

Add 40 to both sides:

10a = -30

Divide both sides by 10:

A = -3