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  • 17-07-2018
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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality. -5(a+3)=-55
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  • 17-07-2018

a = 8

First you use the distributive property which is going to give you:

-5a - 15 = -55

Then solve:

-5a = -55 + 15

-5a = -40

a = -40 / -5

a = 8

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