Question

What is 3+0.5(4a+8)=9-2a is your solving for (a).

Answer 1

Answer:

$a = 1/2$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Distribute

$3 + 0.5(4a + 8) = 9 - 2a$

$3 + (0.5 * 4a) + (0.5 * 8) = 9 - 2a$

$3 + 2a + 4 = 9 - 2a$

Step 2:  Combine like terms

$(3 + 4) + 2a = 9 - 2a$

$7 + 2a = 9 - 2a$

Step 3:  Subtract 7 from both sides

$7 + 2a - 7 = 9 - 2a - 7$

$2a = 2 - 2a$

Step 4:  Add 2a to both sides

$2a + 2a = 2 - 2a + 2a$

$4a = 2$

Step 5:  Divide both sides by 4

$4a / 4 = 2 / 4$

$a = 1/2$

Answer:  $a = 1/2$

Answer 2

Answer:

It is 1/2

Step-by-step explanation: