a*5-2=15

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Solution for a*5-2=15 equation:


Simplifying
a * 5 + -2 = 15

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
5a + -2 = 15

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5a = 15

Solving
-2 + 5a = 15

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 5a = 15 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5a = 15 + 2
5a = 15 + 2

Combine like terms: 15 + 2 = 17
5a = 17

Divide each side by '5'.
a = 3.4

Simplifying
a = 3.4

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