Question

Solve for a .

5a − 2 = 23

a =

Answer 1

Answer:

a=5

Step-by-step explanation:

$5a - 2 = 23$

$5a = 23 + 2$

$5a = 25$

$\frac{5a}{5} = \frac{25}{5}$

$a = \frac{25}{5}$

$a = 5$

Answer 2

5a - 2 = 23
5a +2 = +2
5a = 25
5a/5 = 25/5
a = 5