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3 years ago

What is the solution to the equation -2(1+5a)=-6(a+3) ?

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1 answer:

Lilit [14]3 years ago

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The solution is a=4

-2(1+5a)=-6(a+3)

-2-10a=-6a-18

+18 +18

16-10a=-6a

+10a +10a

16=4a

divide by 4

4=a

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