Question

Solve for a[rmula1" title=" \frac{a+2}{3} = \frac{a-4}{6} " alt=" \frac{a+2}{3} = \frac{a-4}{6} " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

$\frac{a + 2}{3} = \frac{a - 4}{6} \\ 6(a + 2) = 3(a - 4) \\ 6a + 12 = 3a - 12 \\ 3a = - 24 \\ a = - 8$