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24a+48=9(2a-4) please

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Answer:

a = -14

Explanation:

1. distribute

24a + 48 = 9(2a - 4)

24a + 48 = 18a - 36

2. subtract 48 from both sides of the equation

3. simplify

4. subtract 18a from both sides of the equation

5. simplify

6. divide both sides of the equation by the same term

7. simplify

solution: a = -14

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