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Whats the answer to 2(a+3)=-12

User Alireza
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A=-9 is correct

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

Step 2: Subtract 6 from both sides.

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
User Monergy
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2(a+3)=-12
2a+6=-12
2a=-12-6
2a=-18
a=-18/2
a=-9
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