Question

What value of a satisfies the following equation?

-2(a + 3) = -4a + 32

Answer 1

a=19

Explanation:

-2(a+3) = -4a + 32

-2a - 6 = -4a + 32(Group like terms)

-2a+4a=32+6

2a=38(Divide both sides by 2)

a=19

Answer 2

a = 19

Explanation:

-2(a + 3) = -4a + 32

-2a - 6 = -4a +32

+2a +2a

-6 = -2a + 32

-32 -32

-38 = -2a

divide by -2

a = 19