-2(a+4)=18

asked by guest
on Jan 11, 2025 at 2:09 pm



You asked:

Solve the equation \(-\left( 2 \left(a + 4\right) \right) = 18\) for the variable \(a\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[a = -13\]


\[\begin{aligned}- 2 a - 8 &= 18\\- 2 a &= 26\\a &= -13\end{aligned}\]