Given the equation −12a = 72, solve for a. 84 6 −6 −60

Burtyish asked Jan 17, 2023

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Given the equation −12a = 72, solve for a.

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6
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−60

Burtyish asked Jan 17, 2023

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a=-6 because -12(-6)=72. You basically divide both sides by -12 and you get a by itself

Adam Copley answered Jan 23, 2023

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