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Solution of 3(4a+2)=2(a-2)
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Solution of 3(4a+2)=2(a-2)

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Distribute 3 & 2 through the parentheses

12a + 6 = 2a - 4

move the terms

12a - 2a = -4 - 6

collect like terms

10a = -4 - 6

divide both sides by 10

10a = -10

a=-1
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