How do you solve #5a+12=6-3a#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-11T14:18:02

#a = -(3/4)#

#5a + 12 = 6 - 3a#

#5a + 3a = -12 + 6# Rearranging like terms together.

#8a = -6#

#a = -(6/8) = -(3/4)#

Answer 2 · 2018-03-11T14:18:40

#a=-6/8=-3/4#

#5a+12=6-3a#
#8a=-6#

#a=-6/8=-3/4#