Question

11minus4​(aplus2​)equals8plusa

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 11 - 4(a + 2) = 8 + a \), we can follow these steps:

1. Distribute \( -4 \) on the left side:
\[
11 - 4a - 8 = 8 + a
\]

2. Combine like terms on the left side:
\[
3 - 4a = 8 + a
\]

3. Add \( 4a \) to both sides to isolate the variable:
\[
3 = 8 + 5a
\]

4. Subtract \( 8 \) from both sides:
\[
3 - 8 = 5a
\]
\[
-5 = 5a
\]

5. Divide both sides by \( 5 \):
\[
a = -1
\]

Therefore, the solution to the equation is \( a = -1 \).