Solve 4 (a+4) - 2=34 what is a

4 (a+4) - 2=34

Simplify:

4 (a+4) - 2=34

(4) (a) + (4) (4) + - 2=34 (Distribute)

4a+16+-2=34

(4a) + (16+-2) = 34 (Combine Like Terms)

4a+14=34

Subtract 14 from both sides.

4a+14-14=34-14

4a=20

Divide both sides by 4.

4a/4=20/4

a=5

4 (a+4) - 2=34

4a+16-2=34

4a=34-16+2

4a=20

a=5

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