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Question: 265
9. If the sum of a – 8, a – 4, and a is 0, what is the value of a?
- A. 12
- B. 8
- C. 4
- D. –4
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The answer is C
Write the equation: (a - 8) + (a - 4) + a = 0. Combine like terms: 3a - 12 = 0. Add 12 to both sides and divide by 3: a = 4.
Test the answers to determine which one allows the equation to balance.