Question

8(3a + 7) = 8+3(6a - 6)

Answer 1

a = -11

Explanation:

8(3a + 7) = 8+3(6a - 6)

= -11

Answer 2

a=11

Explanation:

8(3a + 7) = 8+3(6a - 6)

24a+56=8+18a-18

24a-18a+56=8+18a-18a-18

6a+56=8-18

6a+56=-10

6a+56-56=-10-56

6a=-66

6a/6=-66/6

a=-11