5-2a=-12

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Solution for 5-2a=-12 equation:


Simplifying
5 + -2a = -12

Solving
5 + -2a = -12

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.
5 + -5 + -2a = -12 + -5

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + -2a = -12 + -5
-2a = -12 + -5

Combine like terms: -12 + -5 = -17
-2a = -17

Divide each side by '-2'.
a = 8.5

Simplifying
a = 8.5

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