3(a+4)=-5

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3(a+4)=-5

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
3(a+4)=-5

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+3a+12)=-5

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+3a+12=-5

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+3a=-5-12

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+3a=-17

We divide both sides of the equation by 3 to get a. 
a=-5.66666666667

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