6. Combine like terms. What is the simplified form of the expression? 6a + 8 + 2a – 6 =
Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the expression: 6a + 8 + 2a - 6
In order to simply the expression, we combine like terms.
Solution:
= 6a + 8+ 2a -6
= 8a + 2
In order to solve for a, equate the expression to 0, transpose 2 to the other side of the equation and divide both sides by 8.
8a = -2
a= -2/8 or -¼