Question

What's the answer to
2(23 + a) = 34

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

first, distribute the 2 to the (23+a)

46+2a=34

then, subtract 46 from 34

46-46+2a=34-46

2a=-12

divide both sides by 2

2a/2=-12/2

a=-6

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