<PRE><B>Question 974146</B>

(3a-3)-3(4a+5)+6=0

3a-3-12a-15 + 6 = 0

-9a - 18 +6 = 0

-9a - 12 = 0

-9a = 12

Divide both sides by -9 to get a = -12/9

Reduce this to lowest terms:

a = -4/3 is your answer.



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