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22 December, 19:23

Solve for a.

-50 = - 2 (a + 3)

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  1. 22 December, 19:39
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    -50=-2 (a+3)

    -2 (a+3) = -50

    -2 (a+3) / -2=-50/-2

    a+3=25

    a+3-3=25-3

    a=22
  2. 22 December, 19:42
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    a=22

    because

    -50=-2 (a+3) ... first distribute

    -50=-2a-6 ... then you want to get - 50 and - 6 on the same side

    so, add 6 to both sides and

    -44=-2a ... divide both sides by - 2

    a=22

    your welcome!
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