5a-8=16

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Solution for 5a-8=16 equation: 


Simplifying
5a + -8 = 16

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5a = 16

Solving
-8 + 5a = 16

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + 5a = 16 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 5a = 16 + 8
5a = 16 + 8

Combine like terms: 16 + 8 = 24
5a = 24

Divide each side by '5'.
a = 4.8

Simplifying
a = 4.8

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