Question

solve the equation. 6a + 5 = -13; options: a = 0; a = -3; a = 1; none of these

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 5 from both sides

$6a + 5 - 5 = -13 - 5$
$6a = -18$

Step2: Divide by 6 on both sides

$\frac{6a}{6} = \frac{-18}{6}$
$a = -3$

Answer:

a = -3