SOLUTION: solve 2a/3=8+4a

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Question 232864: solve 2a/3=8+4a
Answer by mando271(42) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiply all by 3 to get rid of fraction. this leaves you with:
2a=24+12a
-10a=24
a= -24/10 = -12/5