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Solve for aa.\newline12a16a=812a - 16a = -8\newlinea=a = ____

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Q. Solve for aa.\newline12a16a=812a - 16a = -8\newlinea=a = ____
  1. Combine like terms: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.\newline12a16a=(1216)a12a - 16a = (12 - 16)a\newline=4a= -4a
  2. Set equation equal: Set the equation equal to 8-8.4a=8-4a = -8
  3. Divide both sides: Divide both sides by 4-4 to solve for aa.4a4=84\frac{-4a}{-4} = \frac{-8}{-4}a=2a = 2

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