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-12=
−12=
\,\,-2a+6
−2a+6

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a = 9

Explanation:

We are given -12 = -2a +6

so to find the value of a,

move 6 from rhs to lhs by changing its sign

rhs = right hand side

lhs = left hand side

-12 - 6 = - 2a

-18 = -2a

dividing -18 by -2, we get a = 9

Hence, a = 9 is the required answer.

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