Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.7 Solving Equations with Several Steps - 9.7 Exercises - Page 676: 9

Answer

$a=-2$

Work Step by Step

We are given the equation $28=-9a+10$. In order to solve, we can first subtract 10 from both sides. $28-10=-9a+10-10$ $18=-9a$ Divide both sides by -9. $\frac{18}{-9}=\frac{-9a}{-9}$ $a=-2$
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