Solve the equation using the distributive property abd properties of equality - (a + 3) = - 55

a=52

Step-by-step explanation:

- (a + 3) = - 55

- (a) + - (3) = - 55

-a - 3 (+3) = - 55+3

-a - 3 (+3) = - 52

-a = - 52

a=52

or

- (a + 3) = - 55

(a + 3) = 55

(a) + (3) = 55

a + 3 (-3) = 55 (-3)

a = 52