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Solving a One-Variable Equation
Solve the one-variable equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

–6(2 + a) = –48

What is the value of a?
a = –6
a = –3
a = 5
a = 6

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Start by distributing: -6(2 + a) = -12 - 6a.
So -12 - 6a = -48. Add 12 to both sides: -6a = -36. Divide by -6: a = 6.

Answer: a = 6.