Question 169813


{{{-5a+5+6a=11-23}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{a+5=11-23}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{a+5=-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}}}