SOLUTION: What value of a makes the statement below true? 10 + a + (15) = 50

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Question 903533: What value of a makes the statement below true?
10 + a + (15) = 50
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10 + a + (15) = 50

10 + a + 15 = 50

10 + 15 + a = 50

25 + a = 50

25 + a -25= 50-25

a = 25

So the answer is a = 25