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4(2a + 2) = 8(2 - 3a) whats A? please help me!!!!

User Sirber
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Answer:

a =
(3)/(8)

Explanation:

4(2a + 2) = 8(2 - 3a)

Distribute.

8a + 4 = 16 - 24a

Add 24a to each side.

32a + 4 = 16

Subtract 4 from each side.

32a = 12

Divide 32 from each side.

a =
(3)/(8)

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