a^2-4=12

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Solution for a^2-4=12 equation: 


Simplifying
a2 + -4 = 12

Reorder the terms:
-4 + a2 = 12

Solving
-4 + a2 = 12

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '4' to each side of the equation.
-4 + 4 + a2 = 12 + 4

Combine like terms: -4 + 4 = 0
0 + a2 = 12 + 4
a2 = 12 + 4

Combine like terms: 12 + 4 = 16
a2 = 16

Simplifying
a2 = 16

Take the square root of each side:
a = {-4, 4}

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