Question

How to solve this math equation, a+2=5

Answer 1

a = 3

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Explanation and Check part below.

Explanation:

1. Isolate the variable by doing the inverse operation which is in this case subtracting 2 on both sides of the equation.

a + 2 = 5

- 2 - 2

a = 3

Check:

1. Substitute a with the solution 3.

3 + 2 = 5

5 = 5 ✓