Answer: A = -14
Step-by-step explanation:
First, remove the parentheses
8(3a+6) =9(2a-4)
24a+48=9(2a-4)
Move the terms
24a+48=18a-36
24a-18a+48=-36
Collect the like terms (Calculate)
24a-18a=-36-48
6a=-36-48
Divide by both sides
6a=-84
Solution: a=-14