5a-6-2a=12

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Solution for 5a-6-2a=12 equation: 


Simplifying
5a + -6 + -2a = 12

Reorder the terms:
-6 + 5a + -2a = 12

Combine like terms: 5a + -2a = 3a
-6 + 3a = 12

Solving
-6 + 3a = 12

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '6' to each side of the equation.
-6 + 6 + 3a = 12 + 6

Combine like terms: -6 + 6 = 0
0 + 3a = 12 + 6
3a = 12 + 6

Combine like terms: 12 + 6 = 18
3a = 18

Divide each side by '3'.
a = 6

Simplifying
a = 6

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