12-4a=2(-a-5)

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Solution for 12-4a=2(-a-5) equation:


12-4a=2(-a-5)

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
12-4a=2(-a-5)

Reorder the terms in parentheses
12-4a=+(-2a-10)

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+12-4a=-2a-10

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-4a+2a=-10-12

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-2a=-22

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get a. 
a=11

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