8a-4(-5a-2)=12a-40

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8a-4(-5a-2)=12a-40

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
8a-4(-5a-2)=12a-40

Reorder the terms in parentheses
8a+(+20a+8)=12a-40

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+8a+20a+8=+12a-40

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+8a+20a-12a=-40-8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+16a=-48

We divide both sides of the equation by 16 to get a. 
a=-3

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