Answer: A= -3
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
a−2=
3+6a
3
a+−2=2a+1(Distribute)
a−2=2a+1
Step 2: Subtract 2a from both sides.
a−2−2a=2a+1−2a
−a−2=1
Step 3: Add 2 to both sides.
−a−2+2=1+2
−a=3
Step 4: Divide both sides by -1.
−a
−1
=
3
−1
a=−3