What would \( a \) equal if \( 4(a+12) \) was 32?

4 ( a + 12 ) = 32 a + 12 = 8 a = − 4

Answered by konrad509 | 2024-06-10

4(a+12)=32 4a+48=32 4a=-16 a=-4

Answered by BEisy | 2024-06-10

To solve for a in the equation 4 ( a + 12 ) = 32 , divide both sides by 4 to get a + 12 = 8 . Then, subtract 12 from both sides, resulting in a = − 4 .
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Answered by konrad509 | 2025-06-12