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Solve the one-variable equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

-6(2+a)=-48
What is the value of a?
0 a=-6
O a=-3
O a=5
O a=6
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Answer:

a = 6

Explanation:

-6(2+a)= -48

-12 - 6a = - 48

-6a = - 48 + 12

a = -36/-6

a = 6

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