Question

Solve: -20 - 3a = - 5(a - 2)

Answer 1

simplify the right side:
-20-3a = -5a+10
move all as to one side and all numbers to another:
-3a+5a=10+20
simplify further:
2a=30
divide both sides by 2:
a=15

Answer 2

Thank you!

Answer 3

firstly distribute that -5 to (a-2) so -5(a-2)=-5a+10. Now you have -20-3a=-5a+10. your goal is to get the a in one side and the digits on the other. bahrom7893 has it right on

Answer 4

Thank you both, very much.

Answer 5

if you ever need any help with these type of problems, let me know some how i think O.o