Asked by Nico

a
6
+16=20
a
6
=4
Add 16 to both sides
Subtract 16 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 16
Divide both sides by 16
Apply the distributive property
a=
Multiply both sides by 6

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Interpret the equation as (a / 6) + 16 = 20.

1. Subtract 16 from both sides to get a/6 = 4. (So choose "Subtract 16 from both sides".)
2. Multiply both sides by 6 to solve for a: a = 4 × 6 = 24. (So choose "Multiply both sides by 6".)

Answer: a = 24.