Inactive Tutor answered 07/03/13
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-5a + 4 + 6a = 11 - 30 Given
a + 4 = -19 Simplify (-5a + 6a = a, 11 - 30 = -19)
a + 4 - 4 = -19 - 4 Subtract 4 from each side
a = -23 Simplify (a + 4 - 4 = a, -19 - 4 = - 23)