26+17a=-42

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Solution for 26+17a=-42 equation: 


Simplifying
26 + 17a = -42

Solving
26 + 17a = -42

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-26' to each side of the equation.
26 + -26 + 17a = -42 + -26

Combine like terms: 26 + -26 = 0
0 + 17a = -42 + -26
17a = -42 + -26

Combine like terms: -42 + -26 = -68
17a = -68

Divide each side by '17'.
a = -4

Simplifying
a = -4

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