6a + 5a = - 11

Question

Solve.

Answer 1

6a + 5a = - 11

11a = -11

a = -11/11

a = -1

Answer 2

Combine like terms and solve

6a + 5a = -11

6a+5a = 11a

1) 11a = -11
/11 /11

2) a = -1