SOLUTION: Solve the following equation for A: 2A/3 equals 8+4A

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Question 478420: Solve the following equation for A: 2A/3 equals 8+4A
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2A%2F3+=+8%2B4A multiply by 3
2A=3%288%2B4A%29
2A=24%2B12A subtract 12A from the both sides of the equation
2A-12A=24
-10A=24divide by -10
A=24%2F-10
A=-2.4