SOLUTION: Solve for a. 6a(a+3) = 2a(3a+5)+16

Question 121920: Solve for a.
6a(a+3) = 2a(3a+5)+16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Distribute

Get all of the terms to the left side

Combine like terms

Add 16 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 8 to isolate a

Divide

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