5-2a=14

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Solution for 5-2a=14 equation: 


Simplifying
5 + -2a = 14

Solving
5 + -2a = 14

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.
5 + -5 + -2a = 14 + -5

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + -2a = 14 + -5
-2a = 14 + -5

Combine like terms: 14 + -5 = 9
-2a = 9

Divide each side by '-2'.
a = -4.5

Simplifying
a = -4.5

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