Solve for a 5a+8+(-2a)=-7

5a+8+(-2a)=-7

Subtract 2a from 5a.

3a+8=-7

Move all terms not containing a to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.

3a=-7-8

Subtract 8 from -7.

3a=-15

Divide each term by 3 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 3a=-15 by 3.

3a3=-153

Cancel the common factor of 3.

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Cancel the common factor.

3a3=-153

Divide a by 1.

a=-153

Divide -15 by 3.

a=-5

Solve for a 5a+8+(-2a)=-7

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