How do you solve (15-a)/3=-9? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Abhishek K. ยท Shwetank Mauria Dec 24, 2016 (15-a)/3=-9 or, (15-a)/3**3=-9*3 or, 15-a=-27 or, 15-15-a=-27-15 or, -a=-42 or, cancel(-)a=cancel(-)42 or, a=42 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve -m+3=3? How do you solve -5y-9=74? How do you solve 5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}? How do you solve 0.1y + 11 =0? How do you solve \frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 3159 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License