Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.
-5(a+3) = -55
what is the value of a?

a -14

b -8

c 8

d 14

C) 8

Step-by-step explanation:

The Distributive property says a(b+c)=ab+ac, using this knowledge, follow the steps provided below to solve the problem :)

1) Distribute -5 to a and 3:

-5a-15=-55

2) Add 15 to both sides:

-5a=-40

3) Divide both sides by -5:

a=8

first anwser choice.

step-by-step explanation:

the greater/less or equal to symbol (> or < with the line at the bottom) is a closed/filled in circle.

-5c + 2 _< _27

subtract from both sides by 2

-5c _< _ 27

divide both sides by -5

c _< _ 5.4

flip the inequality sign

c _> _5.4

the only possible answer that would match the simplified inequality is the first answer choice