Question

-2(a + 16) = 2
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Answer 1

a=-17

Explanation:

-2(a+16) =2

-2a-32=2

+32 +32

-2a=34

divided in both sides by -2

a=-17

Answer 2

a = - 17

Explanation:

Given

- 2(a + 16) = 2 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

a + 16 = - 1 ( subtract 16 from both sides )

a = - 17