Question

What is 8= 8a - (-2) equaled to

Answer 1

Simplify brackets

8 = 8a + 2

Subtract 2 from both sides

8 - 2 = 8a

Simplify 8 - 2 tp 6

6 = 8a

Divide both sides by 8

6/8 = a

Simplify 6/8 to 3/4

3/4 = a

Switch sides

a = 3/4