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2(a+2)=-8 solve for a

User Macl
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Answer:

a = - 6

Explanation:

Given

2(a + 2) = - 8 ( divide both sides by 2 )

a + 2 = - 4 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

a = - 6

User MichaelM
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1 vote

Answer:

a= -6

Explanation:

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