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Solve for a.

5a - 2 = 23

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Answer:

5a - 2 = 23

Add 2 to both sides

5a -2 + 2 = 23 + 2

Add 23 + 2 you will get 25

5a = 25

Divide both sides by 5

5a/5 = 25/5

a = 5 as the answer

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the answer to the question is 5
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