5(1+3a)=-17

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Solution for 5(1+3a)=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
5(1 + 3a) = -17
(1 * 5 + 3a * 5) = -17
(5 + 15a) = -17

Solving
5 + 15a = -17

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.
5 + -5 + 15a = -17 + -5

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + 15a = -17 + -5
15a = -17 + -5

Combine like terms: -17 + -5 = -22
15a = -22

Divide each side by '15'.
a = -1.466666667

Simplifying
a = -1.466666667

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