Answer:
no solution
Step-by-step explanation:
14a – (2a + 9) = (12a - 18)
Distribute the minus sign
14a – 2a - 9 = (12a - 18)
12a -9 = 12a -18
Subtract 12a from each side
12a -9-12a = 12a-18-12a
-9 = -18
This is not a true statement so there is no solution
