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4a-16=2a+2
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.
4a-16-2a=2
Subtract 2a from both sides.
2a-16=2
Combine 4a and -2a to get 2a.
2a=2+16
Add 16 to both sides.
2a=18
Add 2 and 16 to get 18.
a=\frac{18}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
a=9
Divide 18 by 2 to get 9.