a+5=-12

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Solution for a+5=-12 equation: 


Simplifying
a + 5 = -12

Reorder the terms:
5 + a = -12

Solving
5 + a = -12

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

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

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

Combine like terms: -12 + -5 = -17
a = -17

Simplifying
a = -17

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