Solve for a in the equation
-6.29 (2 + 7.85) = -19.499. (1 point)
To solve for a in the equation -6.29 (2 + 7.85) = -19.499, we first simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
2 + 7.85 = 9.85
Now we can rewrite the equation as:
-6.29 * 9.85 = -19.499
Next, we perform the multiplication:
-61.3365 = -19.499
Finally, we have:
-61.3365 = -19.499
Adding 19.499 to both sides of the equation:
-61.3365 + 19.499 = -19.499 + 19.499
-41.8375 = 0
Therefore, there is no solution for a in the given equation.