SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation : 14+3a=-2a-1

Question 505044: how do you solve the equation : 14+3a=-2a-1
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
14 +3a = -2a -1
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add 2a to both sides
14 +5a = -1
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subtract 14 from both sides
5a = -15
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divide by 5
a = -3
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Check your answer.
14 + 3*(-3) = 5
-2(-3) -1 = 5
Correct.
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Answer: a = -3
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Done.

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