Ask Question
15 December, 08:53

Solve for a:

-5 + 2a = - a - 8

+5
Answers (2)
  1. 15 December, 11:45
    0
    The answer is a = - 1

    - 5 + 2a = - a - 8

    +5 + 5

    2a = - a - 3

    +a + a

    3a = - 3

    /3 / 3

    a = - 1
  2. 15 December, 12:48
    0
    You said - 5 + 2a = - a - 8

    Add 'a' to each side: - 5 + 3a = - 8

    Add 5 to each side: 3a = - 3

    Divide each side by 3 : a = - 1
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “Solve for a: -5 + 2a = - a - 8 ...” in 📙 Mathematics if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers