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

Sara can take no more than 22 pounds of luggage on a trip.her suitcase weighs 112 ounces.how many more pounds can she pack without going over the limit?

How do i start to solve? would appreciate a walk-thru! a bird sitting 16ft above the ground in an apple tree dislodges an apple. after how many seconds does the apple land on the ground? (assuming that no branches will interfere with it's fall)

How are algebraic expressions evaluated using substitution?