Answer:
The value of a in the given equation is '4'
Explanation:
The given equation is: 3a + 2b = 8 and b = -2
Plug the value of b into the formula:
3a + 2(-2) = 8
3a - 4 = 8
We want 3a by itself so we will add +4 to both sides:
3a - 4 + (4) = 8 + (4)
3a = 12
Divide both sides by 3 so a is by itself:
3a/3 = 12/3
1a = 4
a = 4