Question

2a – 1 = -7 , then the value of 2a – 5 is

Answer 1

Answer:

-11

Step-by-step explanation:

2a=-6

a=-3

2(-3)-5

-6-5=

-11

Answer 2

Answer:

2a – 5=-11

Step-by-step explanation:

2a - 1 = -7

2a= -7+1

2a = -6

a =$\frac{-6}{2}$

a= -3

2a – 5

putting value of a = 3

2 x 3 -5

-6 - 5 =-11