Solve -2--4-a/3=a+2

$$- 2 - \frac { - 4 - a } { 3 } = a + 2$$

Solve for a

$$a=-4$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

$$-6-\left(-4-a\right)=3a+6$$

To find the opposite of -4-a, find the opposite of each term.

$$-6-\left(-4\right)-\left(-a\right)=3a+6$$

The opposite of -4 is 4.

$$-6+4-\left(-a\right)=3a+6$$

The opposite of -a is a.

$$-6+4+a=3a+6$$

Add -6 and 4 to get -2.

$$-2+a=3a+6$$

Subtract 3a from both sides.

$$-2+a-3a=6$$

Combine a and -3a to get -2a.

$$-2-2a=6$$

Add 2 to both sides.

$$-2a=6+2$$

Add 6 and 2 to get 8.

$$-2a=8$$

Divide both sides by -2.

$$a=\frac{8}{-2}$$

Divide 8 by -2 to get -4.

$$a=-4$$