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Solve the following equation:
14a – (2a + 9) = {(12a - 18)
a =

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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

14a – (2a + 9) = (12a - 18)

Distribute the minus sign

14a – 2a - 9 = (12a - 18)

12a -9 = 12a -18

Subtract 12a from each side

12a -9-12a = 12a-18-12a

-9 = -18

This is not a true statement so there is no solution

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