Question

A-4=3a+8 solve for a

Answer 1

Answer: a=-6

add 4 to the other side ->a=3a+12

then subtract 3 a from the other side giving you -2a=12

Then divide -2 from each side giving you a=-6

Answer 2

Explanation:

Original Equation:

a-4=3a+8

Add 4 on each side

a=3a+12

Subtract 3a on each side

-2a=12

Divide

a=-6