Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality. negative 5 times open paren A plus 3 close paren is equal to negative 55 What is the value of A ?
Answer
A
negative 14
B
8
C
negative 8
D
14
Explanation
Distribute −5 across the parentheses: −5A − 15 = −55. Add 15 to both sides to get −5A = −40, then divide both sides by −5. This gives A = 8, so the correct choice is 8.
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