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2(4a+1)=3a

a=? Help plz

User Davbryn
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Answer:

a = -2/5

Explanation:

2 (4 [-2/5] + 1) = 3 (-2/5)

2 (-8/5 + 1) = -6/5

2 (-3/5) = -6/5

-6/5 = -6/5

User Kangasta
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Answer:

a=-0.4

Explanation:

2(4a+1)=3a

8a+2 = 3a

5a+2=0

5a=-2

a=-0.4