Question

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Answer 1

$a = - 2$

Step-by-step explanation:

1)  Subtract 8 from both sides.

$- 3a = 14 - 8$

2) Simplify 14 - 8 to 6.

$- 3a = 6$

3) Divide both sides by, -3.

$a = - \frac{6}{3}$

4) Simplify 6/3 to 2.

$a = - 2$

Therefor, the answer is, a = -2.