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How do you solve #a+5=-5a+5#?

Answer 1

Avery Alexander

#a+5 = -5a +5#
#rArr a=0#

Given #a+5 = -5a+5#

subtract #5# from both sides #rarr##color(white)("XXXX")##a = -5a#

add #5a# to both sides #rarr##color(white)("XXXX")##6a = 0#

Divide both sides by 6 #rarr##color(white)("XXXX")##x=0#

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Answer 2

Jace Anderson

To solve the equation (a + 5 = -5a + 5), you would first combine like terms, then isolate the variable (a). Subtract (a) from both sides to get (6a = 0), then divide both sides by (6) to get (a = 0).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.