Question

6-4(a+2)=8+a
What dose a equal

Answer 1

-2 =a

Explanation:

6-4(a+2)=8+a

Distribute

6 - 4a - 8 = 8+a

Combine like terms

-2 -4a = 8+a

Add 4a to each side

-2-4a+4a=8+a+4a

-2 = 8+5a

Subtract 8 from each side

-2-8 = 8+5a -8

-10 = 5a

Divide each side by 5

-10/5 = 5a/5

-2 =a