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Find a: 2(a+3)+3(2a-1)=19 a=​

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Answer:

a = 2

Explanation:

2(a + 3) + 3(2a - 1) = 19

Distribute;

2a + 6 + 6a - 3 = 19

Collect like terms;

8a + 3 = 19

Subtract 3 from both sides;

8a = 16

Divide both sides by 8;

a = 2

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