Question

Solve for a.

2 (a + 4 ) + 6a = 48

a =

Answer 1

remove parenthesis , collect like terms, move constance to the right, calculate, divide both sides. a=5

Answer 2

Distribute the 2
2a+8+6a=48

Add the like terms
8a+8=48

Subtract 8 from both sides
8a=40

Divide both sides by 8
a=5