Question

38=2a+58 a=?

Answer 1

hint:
If I subtract \(58\) from boe this:
\[\Large 38 - 58 = 2a + 58 - 58\]
please simplify

Answer 2

oops.. from both sides...

Answer 3

a=-10

Answer 4

you multiply 2 by a and since the number is less than the number being added its a negative

Answer 5

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Answer 6

@mathmale can you please help on a problem i posted?

Answer 7

thx for the steps @Michele_Laino

Answer 8

:)

Answer 9

Kindly include all of the instructions for this problem. 38=2a+58 a=? could be confusing. At first I'd thought you had 58a on the right side of this equation.

Please type out, "Given 38=2a+58, find the value of a."

Answer 10

i got the answer now thx! :)

Answer 11

Nevertheless, I hope you'll follow my advice.