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1) 2a - 8a = 12 - 8a

User ParagJ
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Answer:a = 6

Explanation:

2a - 8a = 12 - 8a

+8a +8a

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2a = 12

12 divided by 2 = 6

a = 6

User Ronaldo Moreira
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Answer: a = 6

Explanation:

2a - 8a = 12 - 8a

Add 8a to each side

10a - 8a = 12

Subtract 10a and 8a

2a = 12

Divide each side by 2

a = 6

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