Question

6(a+4)=72
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Answer 1

a=8

Explanation:

6(a+4)=72

(6)(a)+(6)(4)=72(Distribute)

6a+24=72

Step 2: Subtract 24 from both sides.

6a+24−24=72−24

6a=48

Step 3: Divide both sides by 6.

6a

6

=

48

6

Answer 2

a = 8

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

6(a+4)=72

(6)(a)+(6)(4)=72(Distribute)

6a+24=72

Step 2: Subtract 24 from both sides.

6a+24−24=72−24

6a=48

Step 3: Divide both sides by 6.

6a

6

=

48

6