How do you solve 2a - 5 = -3a ?

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Answer:

a=1

Explanation:

Subtract 2a from both sides to get the variable on one side.

Now you have -5=-5a.

Divide by -5 to get the variable by itself.

a=1

Alex Klyubin answered May 7, 2021

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-2a from both sides then divide by -5 and a=1

Shabenda answered May 11, 2021

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