Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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

Chapter 2 - Cumulative Review - Page 187: 37

Answer

a = 0

Work Step by Step

$\frac{2(a + 3)}{3}$ = 6a + 2 Multiply both sides by 3: 2(a + 3) = 3(6a + 2) Distribute: 2a + 6 = 18a + 6 Subtract 18a from both sides: -16a + 6 = 6 Subtract 6 from both sides: -16a = 0 Divide both sides by -16: a = 0
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