Question

If 5a + 23 = 9 - 2a, then the value of a is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5a + 23 = 9-2a

5a + 2a = 9 - 23

7a = - 14

a = -14/7

a = -2

Answer 2

Answer:

a = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Question : 5a + 23 = 9 - 2a

=>  5a + 2a = 9 - 23

=> 7a = -14

=> a = -14/7

=> a = -2

thus, value of a = -2

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