Respuesta :

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the equation to find the value of a.

Subtract 4a from both sides:

[tex] - 3a - 15 = - 3[/tex]

Add 15 to both sides:

[tex] - 3a = 12[/tex]

Divide each side by -3:

[tex]a = - 4[/tex]