Simplify. I have already tried and I know the answer is -a.
I got -a^2. Can someone explain?

Jackie purchased 3 bottles of water and 2 cups of coffee for a family for $7.35. brian bought 4 bottles of water and 1 cup of coffee for his family for $7.15. how much does each bottle of water cost? how much does each cup of coffee cost? i need this done

Which values of p and q result in an equation with exactly one solution? px-43=-42x+q choose all answers that apply: a) p=-43 and q=-43 b) p=42 and q=43 c) p=43 and q=−42 d) p=42 and q=42

Ming says that 0.24 > 1/4 because 0.24= 2/4. which best explains mings error