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-(5a+6)=2(3a+8) what is the answer

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Answer:

a = -2

Explanation:

-(5a+6)=2(3a+8)

-5a -6 = 2*3a +2*8

-5a -6 = 6a +16

-5a -6a = 16+6

-11a = 22

a= -22/11

a = -2

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