1) 8(5-3a) = -(61•10) added the 6+2 and 2+8
2)40-24a=-61•-10 distribute the negative and 8
3)40-24a= 610 multiplies the right side together (two negatives make a positive)
4)-24a=570 subtract the 40 from both sides
5)a=-23.75 divide the -24 from both sides to get the a alone
Final answer: a=-23.75 toodles hope u pass
