2+4a=-2(a+8)

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Solution for 2+4a=-2(a+8) equation:


2+4a=-2(a+8)

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
2+4a=-2(a+8)

Reorder the terms in parentheses
2+4a=+(-2a-16)

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+2+4a=-2a-16

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+4a+2a=-16-2

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+6a=-18

We divide both sides of the equation by 6 to get a. 
a=-3

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