Question

Solve for a.

5a−12=3

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a =

Answer 1

`5a - 12 = 3 \\ 5a = 3 + 12 \\ 5a = 15 \\ a = (15)/(5) \\ a = 3`

Answer 2

`a=3`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`5a-12=3`

To solve this equation, we need to add 12 on both sides and then isolate the variable for a.


`5a-12=3`

`-12+12=0`

`12+3=15`

`5a=15`

`(5a)/(5) =/5`

`15/5=3`

`a=3`

Hope this helps.