Question

How do you solve `a-5.05=-3.38`?

Answer 1

You move over the numbers and get `a=-3.38+5.05 = 1.67`

Explanation:

You have to group like terms to get the variable "a" on one side and all numbers on the other side. After that just add 5.05 to -3.38 which you can easily do it with your calculator the you have your answer.