Question

Please help!! Thanks Solve for a. 6a–5=7+8a

Answer 1

Answer:

-6

Step-by-step explanation:

6a - 5 = 7 + 8a

6a - 8a = 7 + 5

-2a = 12

a = 12/-2

a = -6

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Answer 2

A=-6

6a-5=7+8a
Move the terms
6a-8a=7+5
Collect like terms
Calculate
-2a=12
Divide both side
a=-6