Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

a=8

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(a+3)=-55

So we multiply -5 times a and 3 so we get:

-5a-15=-55

+15      +15

____________-

-5a=-40

÷-5    ÷-5

____________

a=8

Hope this helped :D

Answer 2

The answer is number 1. you’re welcome:) because -5 times (-14 +3) is 55. so therefore the answer is -14