Solve: -13(4+2a)=208

Answer 1

-13(4+2a)=208

-52 - 26a = 208
-26a = 208 + 52
-26a = 260
a = -10

Answer 2

-13(4+2a)=208
Distribute
-52-26a=208
Add 52 to both sides
-26a=260
Divide both sides by -26
a=-10