Question

Solve for a.
2a - 8 = - 36

Answer 1

`- 14`

Explanation:

`2a = - 36 + 8`

When the - 8 is moved after the equals.. It changes sign

`2a = - 28`

`a = ( - 28)/(2)`

`a = - 14`

Double check

`2( - 14) - 8 = - 36`

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