Question

-8 (4 - 4a) -2 = 222

Answer 1

a = 8

Explanation:

-32 + 32a -2 = 222

-34 + 32a = 222

32a = 256

a = 8

Answer 2

`a = 8`

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

`(-8 * 4) + (-8 * -4a) - 2 = 22`

`-32 + 32a - 2 = 222`

Step 2: Combine

`(-32 - 2) + 32a = 222`

`-34 + 32a = 222`

Step 3: Add 34 to both sides

`-34 + 32a + 34 = 222 + 34`

`32a = 256`

Step 4: Divide both sides by 32

`32a / 32 = 256 / 32`

`a = 8`

Answer:
`a = 8`