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Solve for a. 2 (a + 4 ) + 6a = 48 a =
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Solve for a.

2 (a + 4 ) + 6a = 48

a =

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remove parenthesis , collect like terms, move constance to the right, calculate, divide both sides. a=5
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Distribute the 2
2a+8+6a=48

Add the like terms
8a+8=48

Subtract 8 from both sides
8a=40

Divide both sides by 8
a=5
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