Question

What is the answer to 3(8-a)=12
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Answer 1

a = 4.

Explanation:

3(8-a)=12 Distribute the 3 over the brackets:

24 - 3a = 12

24 - 12 = 3a

a = (24-12)/ 3

a = 4.

Answer 2

a=4

Explanation:

3(8-a)=12, first distribute 3

24-3a=12, subtract 24 from both sides

-3a=-12, divide by -3

a=4