Answer:
-44/5 = a
Step-by-step explanation:
- 26 = 8 + 5(a + 2)
Subtract 8 from each side
- 26-8 = 8-8 + 5(a + 2)
-34 = 5(a +2)
Distribute
-34 = 5a +10
Subtract 10 from each side
-34-10 = 5a +10-10
-44 = 5a
Doivide each side by 5
-44/5 = 5a/5
-44/5 = a
