SOLUTION: what's the solution to a + 5 = -5a + 5

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Question 356054: what's the solution to a + 5 = -5a + 5
Found 2 solutions by robertb, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%2B5=-5a%2B5 Start with the given equation.


a=-5a%2B5-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


a%2B5a=5-5 Add 5a to both sides.


6a=5-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


6a=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%280%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate a.


a=0 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=0


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