Question

−16−7a= 5

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-16 - 7a = 5\), follow these steps:

1. Add 16 to both sides of the equation:
\[
-7a = 5 + 16
\]
\[
-7a = 21
\]

2. Divide both sides by -7 to isolate \(a\):
\[
a = \frac{21}{-7}
\]
\[
a = -3
\]

So the solution is:
\[
a = -3
\]