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What is -4(1-3a)-3=103

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Distribute:

(-4 + 12a) - 3 = 103

Combine like terms:

-7 + 12a = 103

Get rid of the -7:

12a = 110

Divide both sides by 12, to get "a" alone:

a = 110/12

Simplify:

a = 55/6

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