Solve the following equation
a+8=2a
Solve for a
a + 8 = 2a
Group our variables a and 2a subtract 2a from both sides
a + 8 - 2a = 2a - 2a
-a + 8 = 0
Group our constants 8 and 0. subtract 8 from both sides
-a + 8 - 8 = 0 - 8
-a = -8
a = 8
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