Question

can someone do this equation for me -11=a+5+7a

Answer 1

Answer:

a=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

5 go to another side by negative sign

and the coefficients of a will added

-16=8a

8 go to the other side

a=-2

Answer 2

Answer:

a = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Combine like terms: 7a + a = 8a
2. Re-write the expression: -11 = 5 + 8a
3. Subtract 5 from each side, so it now looks like this: -16 = 8a
4. Divide each side by 8 to cancel out the 8 next to a. It should now look like this: -2 = a

I hope this helps!