Question

Solve the equation
(If possible please show work)

Answer 1

a = -1

Explanation:

`4(-2+2a) = -12 +4a\\-8+8a=-12+4a\\8a = -4 +4a\\4a=-4\\(4a)/(4) =(-4)/(4) \\a=-1`

I hope that makes since... I tried to show my work the best I could.

Answer 2

Explanation:

-8 + 8a = -12 + 4a

4a - 8 = -12

4a = -4

a = -1