Question

14a = 2(a-3) what is 'a'?

Answer 1

Answer: $a=-1/2$

Simplify both sides of the equation

$14a=2(a-3)$

$14a=(2)(a)+(2)(-3)$ $(Distribute)$

$14a=2a+-6$

$14a=2a-6$

Subtract 2a from both sides

$14a-2a=2a-6-2a$

$12a=-6$

Divide both sides by 12

$12a/12=-6/12$

Final Answer: $a=-1/2$