Question

B) Simplify 2-(3-a) = -4

Answer 1

a=-3

Explanation:

First off subtract 2 from both sides:

-(3-a)=-6

Then distribute the negative:

-3+a=-6

Finally add 3 to both sides:

a=-3

tadah!!

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

-1+a

Explanation:

2-(3-a) = (2-3-(-a)) = -1+a