SOLUTION: 3/4(8a-12)-(2a+12)=3 Solve for a The 3/4 is a fraction.

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Question 401760: 3/4(8a-12)-(2a+12)=3
Solve for a
The 3/4 is a fraction.

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6a-9-2a-12=3
4a+21=3
4a=24
a=6

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