Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.
-5(a+3) = -55
what is the value of a?

a -14

b -8

c 8

d 14

The border line of the linear inequality 4x + 7y < 5 is dotted true or false?

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The value of x in this system of equations is 1. 3x + y = 9 y = –4x + 10 substitute the value of y in the first equation: combine like terms: apply the subtraction property of equality: apply the division property of equality: 3x + (–4x + 10) = 9 –x + 10 = 9 –x = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?