Inactive Tutor answered 03/09/18
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In other words, SOLVE FOR a.
4a - 4b +ac - 2c = ad
a(4 + c - d) = 2c + 4b
Now you obtain the solution by dividing the parenthesized expression into each side of this equation.
Learn from this approach, as it is a frequently needed technique.