Question

solve for a.
$52 = -\frac{a}{11} + 48$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 48 from both sides

$52 - 48 = -\frac{a}{11} + 48 - 48$
$4 = -\frac{a}{11}$

Step2: Multiply both sides by 11

$4 \times 11 = -\frac{a}{11} \times 11$
$44 = -a$

Step3: Multiply by -1 to solve for a

$-1 \times 44 = -1 \times (-a)$
$a = -44$

Answer:

$a = -44$