7a-2=8+12a

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on Nov 24, 2024 at 7:25 am



You asked:

Solve the equation \(7 a - 2 = 8 + 12 a\) for the variable \(a\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[a = -2\]


\[\begin{aligned}7 a - 2 &= 12 a + 8\\- 5 a &= 10\\a &= -2\end{aligned}\]