Question

Solve:
-2/3 a - 6 = 12
what is a

Answer 1

a = - 27

Explanation:

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`(2)/(3)` a - 6 = 12 ( add 6 to both sides )

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`(2)/(3)` a = 18 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

- 2a = 54 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

a = - 27