Solve for aa.

Question

minus, 90, equals, minus, 6, a, minus, 12
−90=
−6a−12
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 3

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Answer 1

-90=−6a−12

To solve for a, first add 12 to both sides of the equation:
-90 + 12 = -6a

Simplifying:
-78 = -6a

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by -6:
a = (-78) / (-6)

Simplifying further:
a = 13