Question 365698
{{{14+6a-8=18}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{6a+6=18}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6a=18-6}}} Subtract {{{6}}} from both sides.



{{{6a=12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{a=(12)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=2}}} 



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