SOLUTION: Please solve this linear equation: -7a+2a=10

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Question 696786: Please solve this linear equation: -7a+2a=10
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-7a%2B2a=10 Start with the given equation.


-5a=10 Combine like terms on the left side.


a=%2810%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate a.


a=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=-2