Solve the following equation: 3a - 4 = 2(4 - a) - Vidyadip

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Solve the following equation: $3a - 4 = 2(4 - a)$

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$3a – 4 = 8 – 2a$
$3a + 2a = 8+4$
$5a = 12$
$a = 2.4$

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