SOLUTION: How do I solve: 5a + 11 + 3a - 7 = -4
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Question 978844: How do I solve: 5a + 11 + 3a - 7 = -4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Commutative Property of Addition;
Reverse of Distributive Property to combine like-terms;
Additive Inverse Property to have variable expression on one side and all constants on the other side;
Simplify or compute what is computable;
Multiplicative Inverse Property for using Multiplication Property of Equality.
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