Solve the Linear Equation: -16 + a = -17

−16+a=−17 -16+a=-17

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00:00 Find A
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−16+a=−17 -16+a=-17

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Let's solve the equation −16+a=−17 -16 + a = -17 by isolating the variable a a .

To isolate a a , add 16 to both sides of the equation to cancel out the −16 -16 :

−16+a+16=−17+16 -16 + a + 16 = -17 + 16

This simplification results in:

a=−1 a = -1

Thus, the solution to the equation −16+a=−17 -16 + a = -17 is a=−1 a = -1 .

If we review the answer choices given, the correct answer is Choice 4, −1 -1 .

The solution to the problem is a=−1 a = -1 .

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−1 -1

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