What is -296 = -8 (8a +5)? With work provided

a = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation.

−296=−8(8a+5)

−296=(−8)(8a)+(−8)(5)

−296=−64a+−40

−296=−64a−40

Flip the equation

−64a−40=−296

Add 40 to both sides

−64a−40+40=−296+40

−64a=−256

Divide both sides by -64

(−64a ) / (−64) = (−256) / (−64)

a = 4

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