Question

Need the answer to this equation

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

Answer 1

a = 14

Explanation:

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

.3a - .5a = -2 - .8

-.2a = -2.8

a = -2.8/-.2

a = 14

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

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

Subtract. 3a from both sides:

.8=.2a -2

Add 2 to both sides:

2.8=.2a

Multiply both sides by 5:

a=14

Hope this helps!