Question 28838
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3a + 2 [2 + 3(9 - 1)] = 2(3a + 4)

3a + 2 [2 + 3 (8)] = 2 (3a + 4)

3a + 2 [2 + 24] = 6a + 8

3a + 2 [26] = 6a + 8

3a + 52 = 6a + 8

-3a = -44

a = 14 and 2/3