Question 25769
Solve:
{{{2(a+4) = 3a-1}}} Apply the distributive property to the left side.
{{{2a+8 = 3a-1}}} Subtract 2a from both sides of the equation.
{{{8 = a-1}}} Add 1 to both sides.
{{{9 = a}}}

Answer: 
a = 9