Find a in 3a-2(2a-5) =2 (a + 3)-8.

Given: 3a - 2(2a - 5) = 2 (a + 3) - 8

To find: We have to find the value of a in 3a - 2(2a - 5) = 2 (a + 3) - 8.

Solution: 

3a - 2(2a - 5) = 2 (a + 3) - 8

⇒ 3a - 4a + 10 = 2a + 6 - 8

⇒ -1a + 10 = 2a - 2

⇒ 2a + 1a = 10 + 2

⇒ 3a = 12

⇒ a = 12/3

⇒ a = 4

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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