Question

How do you solve `a-8=(6+5a)/3`?

Answer 1

`a=-15`

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by 3:

`3a - 24 = 6 + 5a`

Add 24 to both sides;

`3a = 30 +5a`

Subtract 5a from both sides:

`-2a = 30`

`a = -15`