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2(a+4)+6a=48

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2a+8+6a=48
8a=40
a=5Hope this answer helps!
User Ellabeauty
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2(a + 4) + 6a = 48

2a + 8 + 6a = 48

8a = 48 - 8

8a = 40

a =
(40)/(8)

a = 5
User RobSiklos
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