5a-1-2a=53

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Solution for 5a-1-2a=53 equation:


Simplifying
5a + -1 + -2a = 53

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 5a + -2a = 53

Combine like terms: 5a + -2a = 3a
-1 + 3a = 53

Solving
-1 + 3a = 53

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 3a = 53 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 3a = 53 + 1
3a = 53 + 1

Combine like terms: 53 + 1 = 54
3a = 54

Divide each side by '3'.
a = 18

Simplifying
a = 18

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