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What Is The Answer For -6( -2+a ) = 54

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Answer:

a = (-7)

Explanation:

Firstly clear the bracket...,

-6(-2 + a) = 12 - 6a

Then substitute the simplified version in place of bracket...,

; 12 - 6a = 54

; -6a = 54 - 12

; -6a = 42...then divide both sides by (-6)

Therefore...., a = (-7)

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