21-3(2-a)=-12

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Solution for 21-3(2-a)=-12 equation:


Simplifying
21 + -3(2 + -1a) = -12
21 + (2 * -3 + -1a * -3) = -12
21 + (-6 + 3a) = -12

Combine like terms: 21 + -6 = 15
15 + 3a = -12

Solving
15 + 3a = -12

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.
15 + -15 + 3a = -12 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + 3a = -12 + -15
3a = -12 + -15

Combine like terms: -12 + -15 = -27
3a = -27

Divide each side by '3'.
a = -9

Simplifying
a = -9

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