-2(a+6)=-2

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-2(a+6)=-2

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-2(a+6)=-2

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-2a-12)=-2

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-2a-12=-2

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2a=-2+12

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-2a=+10

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get a. 
a=-5

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