Question

How do you solve the equations `22=7-3a`?

Answer 1

`color(magenta)(a=-5`

Explanation:

`22=7-3a`

Adding `-7` to both sides:

`-3a+cancel7-cancel7=22-7`

`-3a=15`

`(-cancel(3)a)/(cancel3)=15/3`

`-a=5`

`color(magenta)(a=-5`

~Hope this helps! :)