Question

solve for 19= -3a -5

Answer 1

Answer:

a = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

19 = -3a - 5

Add 5 to both sides.

24 = -3a

Divide both sides by -3.

-8 = a

Switch sides.

a = -8

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

19= -3a -5

Inverse operation:

19= -3a -5

+5         +5

24 = -3a

________

-3       -3

-8 = a