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Solve for a. 1/4(20−4a)=6−a all real numbersno solution0−1

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1/4 (20-4a) =6-a

Apply distributive property

1/4 (20) + 1/4 (-4a)= 6 - a

5 - a = 6 - a

Combine like terms

-a+a = 6-5

0 = 1

Since is not equal to 1

There is no solution

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