What is the first step in solving −4a−1=−9?
1. step
Multiply both sides by - 1
4 a + 1 = 9
2. step
Subtract 1 to both sides
4 a = 8
3. step
a = 8 / 4 = 2
Multiply both sides by - 1
4 a + 1 = 9
2. step
Subtract 1 to both sides
4 a = 8
3. step
a = 8 / 4 = 2