Question

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
O a = -3
O a = 5
Са= 6​

Answer 1

a = 6

Explanation:

Solve the one-variable equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

–6(2 + a) = –48

What is the value of a?

a = –6

a = –3

a = 5

a = 6

Answer 2

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Answer:

Last choice. a= 6.

Explanation:

Starting with:

-6(2 + a) = -48

Distribute the -6:

-6(2) -6(a) = -48

Simplify:

-12 - 6a = -48

Add 12 to both sides:

-12 + 12 - 6a = -48 + 12

-6a = -36

Divide both sides by -6:

a = 6. Therefore, the last choice is correct.