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The difference of 13 and the product of 3 and a number a is equal to 5.​

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Set a equal to 5 then 3•5=15-13=2 the answer is two
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Answer:

a=8/3

Explanation:

Ok, so first, we are gonna make this an equation

13-3a=5

Now, we will subtract 13 from 5

Now we have -3a=-8

Now, divide -8 by -3 and we get...

a=8/3

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