How do you solve #2(3a + 2) = -8#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-06-12T20:16:01

The solution is #a=-2#.

Solve #2(3a+2)=-8#.

Distribute the #2#.

#6a+4=-8#

Subtract #4# from both sides of the equation.

#6a=-12#

Divide both sides by #6#.

#a=-2#