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4(2 + a) = 24 a =
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First use the distributive property

4(2+a)=24

8+4a=24

subtract 8 on both sides :

4a=16

divide by 4 on both sides :

a=4

So the value of a is 4

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User PeskyPotato
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Answer:

a=4

Explanation:

4(2+a)=24

8+4a=24

4a=24-8

a=16/4

a=4

User Stomp
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