solve.
3(2a - 8) = 8a - 12
-3 + 11 > -11 or 5x + 2 < 8
simplify the left side
6a - 24 = 8a - 12
now move the a's to one side and numbers to the other:
6a - 8a = -12 + 24
simplify
-2a = 12
divide both sides by -2
a = -6
you should try the other one. if you need help, IM me
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3(2a - 8) = 8a - 12
simplify the left side
6a - 24 = 8a - 12
now move the a's to one side and numbers to the other:
6a - 8a = -12 + 24
simplify
-2a = 12
divide both sides by -2
a = -6
you should try the other one. if you need help, IM me