5a-8=2

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Solution for 5a-8=2 equation: 


Simplifying
5a + -8 = 2

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5a = 2

Solving
-8 + 5a = 2

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 = 2 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 5a = 2 + 8
5a = 2 + 8

Combine like terms: 2 + 8 = 10
5a = 10

Divide each side by '5'.
a = 2

Simplifying
a = 2

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