Question

What value of a satisfies the following equation?

-2(a + 3) = -4a + 32

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(a + 3) = -4a + 32

-2a - 6 = -4a +32

+2a        +2a      

-6 = -2a + 32

-32         -32

-38 = -2a

divide by -2

a = 19

Answer 2

Answer:

a=19

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(a+3) = -4a + 32

-2a - 6 = -4a + 32(Group like terms)

-2a+4a=32+6

2a=38(Divide both sides by 2)

a=19