Solve for \( a \):

\[ 5a + 4(3a - 8) = 4 + 13a \]

so first parenthasees 4(3a-8)=12a-32
group like terms 5a+12a-32=4+13a 17a-32=4+13a subtract 13a from both sides 4a-32=4 add 32 to both sides 4a=36 divide both sides by 4 a=6

Answered by apologiabiology | 2024-06-10

[tex]5a+12a-32=13a+4
17a-32=13a+4
4a=36
a=9

Answered by Eckster50 | 2024-06-10

By solving the equation 5 a + 4 ( 3 a − 8 ) = 4 + 13 a step-by-step, we find that a = 9 . We distributed, combined like terms, rearranged the equation, and isolated a to reach the final solution. Following these steps ensures we accurately find the value of a .
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Answered by apologiabiology | 2025-01-28