SOLUTION: what is 14+3a=-2a-1

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Question 546170: what is 14+3a=-2a-1
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14%2B3a=-2a-1 Start with the given equation.


3a=-2a-1-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.


3a%2B2a=-1-14 Add 2a to both sides.


5a=-1-14 Combine like terms on the left side.


5a=-15 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%28-15%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate a.


a=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=-3