SOLUTION: -5a+5+6a=11-23

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Question 169813: -5a+5+6a=11-23
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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-5a+5+6a=11-23
a = -17
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-5a%2B5%2B6a=11-23 Start with the given equation.


a%2B5=11-23 Combine like terms on the left side.


a%2B5=-12 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=-12-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


a=-17 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is a=-17