Question

Solve the equation in the image (yr 8 math, 40pt)

Answer 1

a = 3

Explanation:

4(2a - 3) = -2(a - 9)

8a - 12 = -2a + 18

10a = 30

a = 3

Let's check if we got it correct by substituting 3 for a in the original equation.

4(2*3 - 3) = -2(3 - 9)

4(6 - 3) = -2(-6)

4(3) = 12

12 = 12