5-2(a-5)=4a-8

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Solution for 5-2(a-5)=4a-8 equation:


5-2(a-5)=4a-8

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5-2(a-5)=4a-8

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5+(-2a+10)=4a-8

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5-2a+10=+4a-8

We move all terms containing a to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2a-4a=-8-5-10

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-6a=-23

We divide both sides of the equation by -6 to get a. 
a=3.83333333333

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