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4(a-2) = 2(a-4) + 2a

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This has infinitely many solutions.

Explanation:

Any number you put for a would work to make them equal. Feel free to try it.

User Paul Schroeder
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Answer:

a = 0

Explanation:

4(a-2) = 2(a-4) + 2a

4a - 8 = 2a - 8 + 2a

4a - 2a - 2a = -8 + 8

0 = 0

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