5a-12=8

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Solution for 5a-12=8 equation: 


Simplifying
5a + -12 = 8

Reorder the terms:
-12 + 5a = 8

Solving
-12 + 5a = 8

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '12' to each side of the equation.
-12 + 12 + 5a = 8 + 12

Combine like terms: -12 + 12 = 0
0 + 5a = 8 + 12
5a = 8 + 12

Combine like terms: 8 + 12 = 20
5a = 20

Divide each side by '5'.
a = 4

Simplifying
a = 4

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