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How to solve 2a-8a=12-8a

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Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2a−8a=12−8a

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2a−8a=12−8a

2a+−8a=12+−8a

(2a+−8a)=−8a+12(Combine Like Terms)

−6a=−8a+12

−6a=−8a+12

Step 2: Add 8a to both sides.

−6a+8a=−8a+12+8a

2a=12

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2a

2

=

12

2

a=6

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