Question

" alt="2(a + 3) = - 12 \\ " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

Hi there! I am guessing that you are looking for the value of "a"!

Here we go :

2(a + 3) = -12

distribute the 2 to the entire parentheses

2 × a = 2a

2 × 3 = 6

2a + 6 = -12

subtract 6 on each side of the equation

2a = -18

divide both side of the equation by 2

a = -9

There you go! I really hope this helped, if there's anything just let me know! :)

Answer 2

First you divide by two from both sides of equation form.

And it gave us ⇒ $\frac{2(a+3)}{2}= \frac{-12}{2}$.

Then simplify.

And it gave us ⇒ $\frac{2(a+3)}{2}=a+3$, $\frac{-12}{2}=-6$, and $a+3=-6$.

Next, subtract by three from both sides of equation form.

And it gave us ⇒ $a+3-3=-6-3$.

Finally, simplify.

And it gave us ⇒ $a=-9$

Final answer: ⇒ $\boxed{a=-9}$

Hope this helps!

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