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A = 2 + 3a + 6, Solve for a.

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Answer:

a=-4

Explanation:

a = 2 + 3a + 6

We need to get a on one side and the constants on the other

Subtract 3a from each side

a-3a = 2+3a-3a +6

-2a = 8

Divide each side by -2

-2a/-2 = 8/-2

a = -4

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