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  • 15-05-2020
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how do you simplify 4(3a+2)=5​

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tylerflorida34638
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  • 15-05-2020
4 (3a+2) = 5
12a + 8 = 5
12a = -3
a = -3/12 = -1/4
a = -1/4
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  • 15-05-2020

Answer:

a= -1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

4(3a+2)=5

distribute the 4 to both 3a and 2

12a+8=5

subtract 8 on both sides

12a=-3

divide by 12 on both sides

a= -1/4

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