SOLUTION: 6a - 2a= -36 i need help on this

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Question 158782: 6a - 2a= -36
i need help on this
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for a:
6a-2a = -36 Perform the indicated subtraction.
4a = -36 Now divide both sides by 4.
a = -9