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Solve for a
4-(2a+7)=9

User Ledniov
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The answer would be

a=-6

HOW TO DO IT

First distribute the - to get:
4-2a-7=9

Then combine like terms:
-3-2a=9

Then add 3:
-2a=12

Lastly divide by -2:
a=-6
User Yarin Nim
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Is a= -6

Hopefully this help you
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