Question

Solve the equation.
2(a − 4) = 3(a + 8)

Answer 1

Do you know how to start it? :)

Answer 2

Distribute first.

Answer 3

Right. SO distribute to ALL #s and then what? :)

Answer 4

i'm just guessing but i think 2a - 8 = 3a + 24?

Answer 5

YES now combine like terms...

Answer 6

2a-8= 3a + 24
2a= 3a + 24 +8
2a= 3a + 32
2a-3a= 32
-a=32
a=-32

Answer 7

^^ Awesome!

Answer 8

thank you

Answer 9

Thanks... :)

Answer 10

Np :)