SOLUTION: Having trouble with order of operations and understanding how to get to the answer which is -3. Thanks. (2a-3)/6 = 2a/3+1/2

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Question 426377: Having trouble with order of operations and understanding how to get to the answer which is -3. Thanks.
(2a-3)/6 = 2a/3+1/2

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2a-3)/6 = 2a/3 + 1/2
2a-3=4a+3 multiply each side by 6.
-2a=6
a=-3
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Ed

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