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5-8(a-3)=93
what is a? and how do I get the answer?

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5 - 8 (a - 3) = 93 Expand the parentheses by using the distributive law:-

5 - 8a + 24 = 93

-8a + 29 = 93 Subtract 29 from both sides:-

-8a = 93 - 29

-8a = 64

a = 64 / -8

a = -8 answer

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