SOLUTION: 14+6a-8=18

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Question 783474: 14+6a-8=18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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14%2B6a-8=18 Start with the given equation.


6a%2B6=18 Combine like terms on the left side.


6a=18-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


6a=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


a=%2812%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate a.


a=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=2