Solve the equation for the indicated variable.
-P = a + b + c for a
A)a = P - b - c
B)a = b + c - P
C)a = P + b - c
D)a = P + b + c

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In order to solve for a, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. Subtracting b and c from both sides gives us P - b - c = a. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. To solve for a, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting b and c from both sides, giving us P - b - c = a.

Solve the Equation for the Indicated Variable