5a-38=47

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Solution for 5a-38=47 equation: 


Simplifying
5a + -38 = 47

Reorder the terms:
-38 + 5a = 47

Solving
-38 + 5a = 47

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '38' to each side of the equation.
-38 + 38 + 5a = 47 + 38

Combine like terms: -38 + 38 = 0
0 + 5a = 47 + 38
5a = 47 + 38

Combine like terms: 47 + 38 = 85
5a = 85

Divide each side by '5'.
a = 17

Simplifying
a = 17

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