Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. 3(-a + 5) + 10 = -14 -3a + 15 + 10 = -14 -3a + = -14 combine like terms -3a = -39 a = divide both sides by -3

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$3(-a + 5)=3\times(-a)+3\times5=-3a + 15$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$15 + 10=25$, so the equation becomes $-3a+25=-14$

Step3: Subtract 25 from both sides

$-3a+25 - 25=-14 - 25$, which simplifies to $-3a=-39$

Step4: Divide both sides by - 3

$\frac{-3a}{-3}=\frac{-39}{-3}$

Answer:

$a = 13$