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Solve for a :
2a – 5 = a + 3

User Ikamen
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Answer:

Explanation:

We move the a on the right side and the 5 on the left side to get a = 8

User Meerkat
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Answer:

a = 8

Explanation:

  • 2a - 5 = a + 3
  • a - 5 = 3
  • a = 8
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