Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Review - Page 182: 87

Answer

a = $-\frac{3}{2}$

Work Step by Step

4(3 - a) - (6a + 9) = -12a Distribute: 12 - 4a - 6a - 9 = -12a Combine like terms: -10a + 3 = -12a Add 12a to both sides: 2a + 3 = 0 Subtract 3 from both sides: 2a = -3 Divide both sides by 2: a = $-\frac{3}{2}$
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