Question

Solve for a. Show your work (ALL steps must be shown): -2(a-3)=12

Answer 1

a= -6

Explanation:

-2(a-3)=12

1.) -2(a)= -2a

2) -2(-3)= 6

3) -2a+6=12

-6 -6

4) -2a/-2 = 12/-2

a = -6