Question

Solve 3a – 8= 5a + 12

Show your work. (please)

Answer 1

a = - 10

Explanation:

3a – 8 = 5a + 12

3a – 8 + 8 = 5a + 12 + 8

3a = 5a + 20

3a - 5a = 5a + 20 - 5a

- 2a = 20

`(-2a)/(-2)=(20)/(-2)`

a = - 10