SOLUTION: 5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A A. -2.4 B. 2.4 C. 1.3 D. -1.3 E. 0

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Question 180692: 5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A
A. -2.4
B. 2.4
C. 1.3
D. -1.3
E. 0
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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2A/3 = 8 + 4A
Multiply 3 to both sides.
2A=24+12A
12A+24=2A
Subtract 2A to both sides
10A+24=0
subtract 24 to both sides
10A=-24
divide both sides by 10
A=-2.4>>Answer
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