SOLUTION: Explain how to solve the following equation. Make sure you check your answer. 3(9 + 4a) - 19 = 32

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Question 404277: Explain how to solve the following equation. Make sure you check your answer.
3(9 + 4a) - 19 = 32
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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27+12a-19=32
combine like terms
12a+8=32
subtract 8
12a=24
divide by 12
a=2