Question 546170
{{{14+3a=-2a-1}}} Start with the given equation.



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



{{{3a+2a=-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=(-15)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=-3}}}