Question

Solve for a,a.
minus, 23, equals, minus, 4, a, plus, 1
−23=
−4a+1

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-23 = -4a + 1\), follow these steps:

1. Start with the original equation:
\[
-23 = -4a + 1
\]

2. Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with \(a\):
\[
-23 - 1 = -4a
\]
\[
-24 = -4a
\]

3. Divide both sides by \(-4\) to solve for \(a\):
\[
a = \frac{-24}{-4}
\]
\[
a = 6
\]

Therefore, the solution is:
\[
a = 6
\]