Question

6a minus 9a equals 5

Answer 1

6a - 9a = 5
Firstly simplify the left hand side, and continue solving.

Answer 2

excuse the stupid question but what do u mean by simplify the left hand side

Answer 3

You notice that there are two terms: 6a and -9a. Calculate the result of 6a - 9a (remembers like terms can be subtracted, i.e 2a + 3a will equal to 5a), then continue solving the equation.

Answer 4

so the answer would be 15a

Answer 5

It's not 6 + 9, it's 6 - 9.