Solve .

- 3a + 8 = 14

a = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

-3a + 8 = 14

First you want to combine the constants by subtracting 8 from both sides.

-3a = 6

Now you want to isolate a by dividing both sides by -3.

a = -2

Check your answer by plugging -2 back into the equation.

-3(-2) + 8 = 14

6 + 8 = 14

14 = 14

Your answer is correct.

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