SOLUTION: 7a-(a-5)=-10

Question 177458: 7a-(a-5)=-10
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7a-(a-5)=-10
Distribute the negative sign to terms inside the parenthesis:
7a-a+5 = -10
Combine a's:
6a+5 = -10
Subtract 5 from both sides:
6a = -15
Finally, divide both sides by 6
a = -15/6
Reduce:
a = -5/2

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