Question

a
7
+1=
–
3
a
7
=
Add 1 to both sides
Subtract 1 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 1
Divide both sides by 1
Apply the distributive property
a=

Answer 1

It looks like the equation is (a/7) + 1 = −3.

Step 1: Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate a/7:
a/7 = −3 − 1 = −4.

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 7:
a = −4 × 7 = −28.

So the correct first action from your list is "Subtract 1 from both sides" and a = −28.