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18=5a-2a+3
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Answer:

a=5

Explanation:

18=5a-2a+3

Combine like terms

18 = 3a +3

Subtract 3 from each side

18-3 = 3a+3-3

15 = 3a

Divide by 3

15/3 =3a/3

5 =a

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