0.72(a+6)=3.6

Solution for 0.72(a+6)=3.6 equation:

Simplifying
0.72(a + 6) = 3.6

Reorder the terms:
0.72(6 + a) = 3.6
(6 * 0.72 + a * 0.72) = 3.6
(4.32 + 0.72a) = 3.6

Solving
4.32 + 0.72a = 3.6

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-4.32' to each side of the equation.
4.32 + -4.32 + 0.72a = 3.6 + -4.32

Combine like terms: 4.32 + -4.32 = 0.00
0.00 + 0.72a = 3.6 + -4.32
0.72a = 3.6 + -4.32

Combine like terms: 3.6 + -4.32 = -0.72
0.72a = -0.72

Divide each side by '0.72'.
a = -1

Simplifying
a = -1