Combine like terms: Step Title: Combine like terms on both sidesConcise Step Description: Simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms.Step Calculation: Left side: 2A+4A−12=6A−12. Right side: 12+18+8A−5A=30+3A.Step Output: 6A−12=30+3A
Isolate variable A: Step Title: Move all terms involving A to one side and constants to the otherConcise Step Description: Isolate the variable A on one side of the equation.Step Calculation: 6A−3A=30+12Step Output: 3A=42
Solve for A: Step Title: Solve for AConcise Step Description: Divide both sides by the coefficient of A to solve for A.Step Calculation: A=342Step Output: A=14