8+5a-2a=2

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Solution for 8+5a-2a=2 equation: 


Simplifying
8 + 5a + -2a = 2

Combine like terms: 5a + -2a = 3a
8 + 3a = 2

Solving
8 + 3a = 2

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-8' to each side of the equation.
8 + -8 + 3a = 2 + -8

Combine like terms: 8 + -8 = 0
0 + 3a = 2 + -8
3a = 2 + -8

Combine like terms: 2 + -8 = -6
3a = -6

Divide each side by '3'.
a = -2

Simplifying
a = -2

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