Question

What is 6a-12=8a ?????????? in solving linear equations???

Answer 1

$6a-12=8a\\ 8a-6a=-12\\ 2a=-12\\ a=-6$

Answer 2

$6a-12=8a$

$6a-8a=12$

$-2a=12$ ⇒ $a= \frac{12}{-2}$

$\boxed {a=-6}$