Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

Negative 5 (a + 3) = negative 55

What is the value of a?
Negative 14
Negative 8
8
1

Respuesta :

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

As given ,

-5*(a+3) =-55

(-5*a)+(-5*3)= -55

-5a-15= -55

-5a= -55 +15

-5a = -40

a = 8

maka72
The guy on top is wrong so what will you times by to get 52 that’s 10.4 so 10.4 Multiplied by 5 equal to 52 before adding 3