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24=−3(2a−14)−3a
what is A?

User Themelis
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Answer:

a=3

Explanation:

24=3(2a-14)-3a

distribute

24=6a-42-3a

subtract 3a from 6a

24=3a-42

add 42 to both sides

66=3a

divide 3

3=a

a=3

hope this helps :)

User Mylene
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5 votes

Answer:

a = 2

Explanation:

Hope this helps and have a nice day :)

User Debasish Ghosh
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