a-17=-2

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Solution for a-17=-2 equation: 


Simplifying
a + -17 = -2

Reorder the terms:
-17 + a = -2

Solving
-17 + a = -2

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + a = -2 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + a = -2 + 17
a = -2 + 17

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

Simplifying
a = 15

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