2 (4a-12) + 3a=6a

How do I solve

2 (4a-12) + 3a=6a

Multiply the bracket by 2

(2) (4a) = 8a

(2) (-12) = 24

8a-24+3a=6a

8a+3a-24=6a (combine like terms)

11a-24=6a

Move 11a to the other side. Sign changes from + 11a to - 11a.

11a-11a-24=6a-11a

-24=6a-11a

-24=-5a

Divide both sides by - 5

-24/-5=-5a/-5

Answer: a=24/5 or a = 4 4/5 or in decimal x=4.8