SOLUTION: (7a+3)+(-a-5)=-16

Question 178631: (7a+3)+(-a-5)=-16
Found 2 solutions by Zef, Mathtut:
Answer by Zef(4) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7a+3-a-5=-16
6a-2=-16
6a=-16+2
6a=-14
a=-14/6
a=7/3
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(7a+3)+(-a-5)=-16
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7a+3-a-5=-16
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6a-2=-16
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6a=-14
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