Question

Recovery

Solve the one-variable equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.
-6(2 + a) = -48
What is the value of a?
O a = -6
O a=-3
O a=5
O a=6

Answer 1

-12-6a=-48
-6a=-48+12
-6a=-36
-a=-36/6
+ a= +6