SOLUTION: So, 3a - 5 = -14 I know a= -3 but my teacher wants us to put a side the check box, we have to write down how we got it. What am I supposed to write? I don't know how to do it.

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: So, 3a - 5 = -14 I know a= -3 but my teacher wants us to put a side the check box, we have to write down how we got it. What am I supposed to write? I don't know how to do it.       Log On


   



Question 1004931: So, 3a - 5 = -14 I know
a= -3 but my teacher wants us to put a side the check box, we have to write down how we got it. What am I supposed to write? I don't know how to do it.
So.. put down, " 3a - 5 = -14" I NEED TO REPLACE THE A WITH WHAT? THE ANSWER YALL GAVE ME?? SUBTRACT WHAAAT? omg.

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3a -5 = -14
add 5 to both sides of the =
3a = -9
now divide both sides of the = by 3
a = -3