Question

Solve the following:-

`\sf a-2 = -5`

Answer 1

This equation is a simple algebraic equation. It can be solved by isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

a-2=-5

Add 2 to both sides:

a = -5+2

a = -3

So, the solution of the equation is a = -3

Answer 2

`\tt \: a - 2 = - 5`

`\:`

`\tt \: a = - 5 + 2`

`\:`

`\large \underline{ \boxed{ \tt \color{red} a = - 3}}`

`\:`

hope it helps! :)