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Find a if (10-a )×2 +(2a×2)+(4a+7)=48

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First step: Simplify everything


2(10-a) + 4a + 4a+7 = 48

Next: Distribute required values


20-2a+4a+4a+7=48

Next: Time to add like terms


6a = 21

Final Step: Divide 6 on both sides to isolate variable


a = (21)/(6)

Thus, the value "a" =
(21)/(6)

Hope this helps :)

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