Questions: S. (a+16)/4 = -2

Transcript text: S. $\frac{a+16}{4}=-2$

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Isolate the fraction

The equation is given as: \[ \frac{a + 16}{4} = -2 \] To eliminate the denominator, multiply both sides of the equation by 4: \[ 4 \cdot \frac{a + 16}{4} = -2 \cdot 4 \]

Step 2: Simplify the equation

After multiplying, the equation simplifies to: \[ a + 16 = -8 \]

Step 3: Solve for $a$

Subtract 16 from both sides to isolate $a$: \[ a + 16 - 16 = -8 - 16 \] \[ a = -24 \]

Final Answer

$\boxed{a = -24}$

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