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  • 22-09-2016
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Solve the one-variable equation using the distributive property and properties of equality. –6(2 + a) = –48 What is the value of a?

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  • 22-09-2016
-6(2+a) = -48
Distributive property
-12 -6a = -48
Add 12 to both sides
-6a = -36
Divide both sides by -6 and you get a= 6
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  • 03-07-2019

Answer with explanation:

The given equality or expression in one variable is,

⇒  -6×(2+a)= -48

⇒ -6×(2+a)= -6× 8

Dividing both sides by , -6 we get

⇒ 2+a=8

Subtracting , 2 from both sides

⇒2+a-2=8-2

⇒a=6

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