SOLUTION: how do i do the steps to sovle this probem: 1/6(a-4) = 1/3 (2a+4)............. i have had so much trouble with math some how i ened up in algebra and i shouldnt be so yea please h

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Question 362728: how do i do the steps to sovle this probem: 1/6(a-4) = 1/3 (2a+4)............. i have had so much trouble with math some how i ened up in algebra and i shouldnt be so yea please help
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2F6%28a-4%29+=+1%2F3+%282a%2B4%29. Cross-multiply across the equation to get
6%28a-4%29+=+3+%282a%2B4%29,
2%28a-4%29+=+2a%2B4, after dividing both sides by 3.
2a-8+=+2a%2B4,
-8+=+4. This is a false statement, and so the equation doesn't have a solution.