Question

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

Answer 1

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`