Answer:
2(a - 3). = 4
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3
Cross multiply.
2(a- 3) = 12
2a - 6 = 12
2a = 12 + 6
2a = 18
a = 18 ÷ 2
a = 9
Answer:
a = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]\frac{2(a-3)}{3}[/tex] = 4 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction
2(a - 3) = 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )
a - 3 = 6 ( add 3 to both sides )
a = 9
As a check substitute a = 9 into the left side of the equation and if equal to the right side then it is the solution.
[tex]\frac{2(9-3)}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{2(6)}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{12}{3}[/tex] = 4 = right side
Thus solution is a = 9
