2a+6a=-24

what is a? and how do I get the answer?

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Ali Buchanan

5 December, 00:45

2a+6a=-24

what is a? and how do I get the answer?

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Katie Farley · Answer 1

add the like terms that are on the left, then isolate the variable (a) on the left by dividing both sides by.

2a + 6a = - 24

8a = - 24 added like terms (2a + 6a)

8a/8 = - 24/8 divided both sides by 8

a = - 3 simplified (8/8 = 1 and - 24/8 = - 3)

Answer: - 3

2a+6a=-24what is a? and how do I get the answer?

2a+6a=-24

what is a? and how do I get the answer?