SOLUTION: 5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A

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Question 255478: 5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A

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2a/3=8+4a
2a=(8+4a)(3)
2a=24+12a
-10a=24
a=24/-10
a=-2.4