2/5(10a-5)=-8

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2/5(10a-5)=-8

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
2/5(10a-5)=-8

Simplifying:
 + 0.4*(10a-5)=-8

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+4a-2)=-8

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+4a-2=-8

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+4a=-8+2

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+4a=-6

We divide both sides of the equation by 4 to get a. 
a=-1.5

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