SOLUTION: How do i sovle 6a-2a=-36

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Question 160837: How do i sovle 6a-2a=-36
Answer by Kalmetam(43) About Me  (Show Source):
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You have to combine the like terms, 6a and negative 2a..
If you add them together, you get 4k=-36
To finish it up, Divide 4k/4 and it cancels out, then divide 36/4 and you'll get 9

k=9