SOLUTION: please show easiest way 1/5a - 1/5 = -3

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Question 917637: please show easiest way 1/5a - 1/5 = -3
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/5a - 1/5 = -3
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Multiply by 5
a - 1 = -15
Add 1
x = -14