Question

Solve. -23 = -2a -10 + a

Answer 1

A=13

Explanation:

-23=-2a-10+a

add 10 to -23 which is now

-13=-2a+a

now add -2a and a together to get -1a

-13=-1a

divide -1 into both sides to get

13=a

Answer 2

13

Explanation:

1. Collect like-terms

-23=-a-10

2.Isolate variable

-13=-a

a=13