SOLUTION: -2.2 - 3(4 + 2.1a) = -1.9

Question 637743: -2.2 - 3(4 + 2.1a) = -1.9
Answer by DrBeeee(684) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: -2.2-3(4+2.1a)=-1.9
Perform the multiplicative distribution yields
-2.2-12-6.3a=-1.9
Simplifying gives
-6.3a = 2.2+12-1.9
-6.3a = 12.3
Divide both sides by -6.3
(-6.3a)/(-6.3) = 12.3/(-6.3)
a = -12.3/6.3
a = -41/21
Check your answer
Is [-2.2-3(4+2.1*(-41/21))=-1.9]?
Is [-2.2-3(4-4.1))=-1.9]?
Is [-2.2-3*(-0.1)=-1.9]?
Is [-2.2+0.3=-1.9]?
Is [-1.9=-1.9]? Yes
Answer: a = -41/21
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