Question

-2⁄3 a − 6 = 12
What does (A) equal?

Answer 1

Answer: a = -27

Step-by-step explanation:

-2/3a - 6 = 12

ADD 6 TO BOTH SIDES

-2/3a = 18

MULTIPLY BY 3 TO BOTH SIDES

-2a = 54

now you want to get the a by itself so DIVIDE BY -2

so... a=-27

Answer 2

a = -27

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2/3a - 6 = 12

Step 2: Solve for a

1. Add 6 to both sides: -2/3a = 18
2. Divide -2/3 on both sides: a = -27