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Solve the equation -6 + 4a = 18 for a. A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 9

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Answer:

C. 6

Explanation:

-6 + 4a = 18

4a = 18 + 6

4a = 24

a = 24 ÷ 4

a = 6

User Jason Spick
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Answer:

C. 6

Explanation:

-6 + 4a = 18

Add 6 to each side

-6+6 + 4a = 18+6

4a = 24

Divide each side by 4

4a/4 = 24/4

a =6

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