Question

Solve for a. Show your work (ALL steps must be shown): 3(a+3)+6=30
PLZ help I have 10 min

Answer 1

3(a+3)+6We multiply the first 3 with both a and 3 so we get
3a+9+6=30
3a+15=30
Then we take 15 to other side with a negative sign
3a=30-15
3a=15
Then we take 3 to other side as multiplication
a=5

Answer 2

a=5

Explanation:

3a plus9plus16=30

a=5 answer 5