Solve the Equation $$\frac { \mathrm { a } } { 3 } - \frac { 1 } { 3 } = - 5$$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$\frac { \mathrm { a } } { 3 } - \frac { 1 } { 3 } = - 5$$

• A) \(\{ - 14 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 16 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 14 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 16 \}\)

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