a-5a-12a+6a=20

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Solution for a-5a-12a+6a=20 equation: 


Simplifying
a + -5a + -12a + 6a = 20

Combine like terms: a + -5a = -4a
-4a + -12a + 6a = 20

Combine like terms: -4a + -12a = -16a
-16a + 6a = 20

Combine like terms: -16a + 6a = -10a
-10a = 20

Solving
-10a = 20

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Divide each side by '-10'.
a = -2

Simplifying
a = -2

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