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14a = 2(a-3) what is 'a'?
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14a = 2(a-3) what is 'a'?

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Answer:
a=-1/2

Simplify both sides of the equation


14a=2(a-3)


14a=(2)(a)+(2)(-3)
(Distribute)


14a=2a+-6


14a=2a-6

Subtract 2a from both sides


14a-2a=2a-6-2a


12a=-6

Divide both sides by 12


12a/12=-6/12

Final Answer:
a=-1/2

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