Mathematics
Grade-8
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Question

Solve the equation 2a − 7 = 5a + 8

  1. - 4
  2. - 5
  3. - 6
  4. - 7

hintHint:

Take variables on one side and constants on the other side to solve the equation.

The correct answer is: - 5


2a − 7 = 5a + 8
-7 - 8 = 5a - 2a
-15 = 3a
a = -15/3
a = -5

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