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Question 159096: -22=11-6a
Answer by midwood_trail(310)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! -22=11-6a
I guess you are trying to solve for a.
Begin by subtracting 11 from both sides of the equation.
-22 - 11 = -6a
Next, divide both sides of the equation by -6.
-33/-6 = a
33/6 = a
We can reduce this fraction.
Final answer: 11/2 = a
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How do we know that the answer is a = 11/2?
We plug the value of [a] back into the original equation given. If we get the same answer on both sides of the equation, then we will know that the answer is right.
THE PROVE:
-22 = 11 - 6a....This is your original equation.
Replace [a] with (11/2) and simplify.
-22 = 11 - 6(11/2)
-22 = 11 - 3(11)
-22 = 11 - 33
-22 = -22....IT CHECKS!!!
Now we know for sure that a = 11/2
Did you follow?
REMEMBER: Always check your answer.
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