How do you solve #5a+12=6-3a#? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 2 Answers sankarankalyanam Mar 11, 2018 #a = -(3/4)# Explanation: #5a + 12 = 6 - 3a# #5a + 3a = -12 + 6# Rearranging like terms together. #8a = -6# #a = -(6/8) = -(3/4)# Answer link SourLemonn8 Mar 11, 2018 #a=-6/8=-3/4# Explanation: #5a+12=6-3a# #8a=-6# #a=-6/8=-3/4# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 2619 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License