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The expression

3(x+6)-x
can be simplified to the form
2x + a)
What is the value of a?​

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Answer:

a = 18

Explanation:

3(x+6)-x = 2x + a

Distribute

3x +18 -x = 2x+a

2x +18 = 2x+a

Subtract 2x from each side

18 = a

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