SOLUTION: when you have part of an equation -3a, will 'a' be positive, negative or either?

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Question 492990: when you have part of an equation -3a, will 'a' be positive, negative or either?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have no idea what that means.
I don't think it's my fault.