-5(8a+1)+6=281
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Step 1: Distribute

-40a - 5 + 6 = 281

Step 2: Combine Like Terms

-40a + 1 = 281

Step 3: Move Variables and Constants to Different Sides

-40a = 280

Step 4: Divide

a = -7

Hope this helps!

a = -7

-5 ( 8a + 1 ) + 6 = 281

Step 1 :- Distribute -5 through parantheses.

Step 2 :- Combine like terms.

Step 3 :- Move constant to right-hand side and change their sign.

Step 4 :- Subtract the numbers.

Step 5 :- Divie both side by -40 .

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step-by-step explanation:

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