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If the solution to the equation is x = -2, find the value of a 4x-2(x-a)= 14

If the solution to the equation is x = -2, find the value of a 4x-2(x-a)= 14
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If the solution to the equation is x = -2, find the value of a
4x-2(x-a)= 14

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x=-2

4x-2(x-a)=14

4*(-2) -2(-2-a)=14

-8+4+2a=14

-4+2a=14

2a=18

a=9

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