Question Solve the equation a=−518Alternative Form a=−3.6 Evaluate −(10×4a)=9Multiply the terms More Steps Multiply the terms 10×4aCancel out the common factor 2 5×2aMultiply the terms 25a −25a=9Rewrite the expression 2−5a=9Cross multiply −5a=2×9Simplify the equation −5a=18Change the signs on both sides of the equation 5a=−18Divide both sides 55a=5−18Divide the numbers a=5−18Solution a=−518Alternative Form a=−3.6 Show Solution Graph