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4(a + 4) = 2(a + 10)
Someone solve pls.

User Rwx
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Answer:

The value of a is 2.

Explanation:

First, you have to expand using distributive law :


4(a + 4) = 2(a + 10)


4a + 16 = 2a + 20

Next, you have to move all the common terms to one side :


4a - 2a = 20 - 16


2a = 4

Lastly, you have to solve it by dividing:


a = 4 / 2


a = 2

User Changed
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Answer:

a=2

Explanation:

4a+16=2a+20

2a=4

a=2

User Michael Csikos
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