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Multi step equations: 24a - 22 = -4(1 - 6a)

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The equation is given to be:


24a-22=-4\mleft(1-6a\mright)

Step 1

Expand the bracket:


\begin{gathered} 24a-22=-4\cdot1-6a\cdot(-4) \\ 24a-22=-4+24a \end{gathered}

Step 2

Add 22 to both sides:


\begin{gathered} 24a-22+22=-4+24a+22 \\ 24a=18+24a \end{gathered}

Step 3

Subtract 24a from both sides:


\begin{gathered} 24a-24a=18+24a-24a \\ 0=18 \end{gathered}

CONCLUSION

Since both sides are not equal, then there is no solution to the multistep equation.

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