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Solving a One-Variable Equation
Solve the one-variable equation using the distributive property and properties of equality
-6(2 + a) = -48
What is the value of a?
O a = -6

User Alyona
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Answer:

30

Explanation:

We have to find the value of x in the given equation.

User Axalix
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Answer:

a = 6

Explanation:

-6(2 + a) = -48

it is basically 2 steps

Divide by -6 first

(2 + a) = -48 / -6

2 + a = 8

minus the 2

a =6

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