SOLUTION: 8a-4(-5a-2)=12a

Question 157751: 8a-4(-5a-2)=12a
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is which in decimal form is .
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