SOLUTION: I'm not sure what category to put this question in. Solve the following equation for A: 2A/3 = 8 + 4A

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Question 417772: I'm not sure what category to put this question in.
Solve the following equation for A: 2A/3 = 8 + 4A
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2A/3 = 8 + 4A
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(2/3)A = 8 + 4A
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4A - (2/3)A = -8
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(12/3)A - (2/3)A = -8
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(10/3)A = -8
A = (3/10)(-8)
A = -12/5 = -2 2/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.