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 $6$ .

$a=-2$

How do you solve 2(3a + 2) = -82(3a + 2) = -8?