Question

How do you simplify 4(3a+2)=5​

Answer 1

a= -1/4

Explanation:

4(3a+2)=5

distribute the 4 to both 3a and 2

12a+8=5

subtract 8 on both sides

12a=-3

divide by 12 on both sides

a= -1/4

Answer 2

4 (3a+2) = 5
12a + 8 = 5
12a = -3
a = -3/12 = -1/4
a = -1/4