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Can someone help me please I need to check this answer in equations. I have the answer I just need someone to help me check it correctly. There is a way to check them as per Math equations check. 5 pts

8(4 – a) = 2a

32-8a=2a

-2a from both sides

32-10a=0

-32 from both sides

-10a=-32

A=-32/-10

Answer: 16/5=3 1/5 =3.2

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Answer:

3.2

Explanation:

8(4-a)=2a

32-8a=2a

collect like terms

32=2a+8a

32=10a

divide both sides by 10

a=3.2

Your solution is correct

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