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3a+6 =2a
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User Ejucovy
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Answer:


a = - 6

Explanation:

1) Subtract 3a from both sides.


6 = 2a - 3a

2) Simplify 2a - 3a to -a.


6 = - a

3) Multiply both sides by -1.


- 6 = a

4) Switch sides.


a = - 6

So, therefor, the answer is, a = -6.

User Shonali
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Answer:

Move the terms with a to one side

3a-2a =-6

Substract

a=-6

User MustA
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