Question

Solve for a

2a - 5 = 3

Answer 1

a = 4

Explanation:

2a - 5 = 3

In order to remove the -5, add five to both sides of the equation.

2a - 5 + 5 = 3 + 5

2a = 8

In order to remove the multiply by two, divide by 2 on both sides of the equation.

2a ÷ 2 = 8 ÷ 2

a = 4