SOLUTION: Can you show me on how to solve these linear equations? 8–2(1–4a)=6a

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Question 481739: Can you show me on how to solve these linear equations?
8–2(1–4a)=6a
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8-2%281-4a%29=6a Start with the given equation.


8-2%2B8a=6a Distribute.


8a%2B6=6a Combine like terms on the left side.


8a=6a-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


8a-6a=-6 Subtract 6a from both sides.


2a=-6 Combine like terms on the left side.


a=%28-6%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate a.


a=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is a=-3