whats equation to this answer. 5a - 6 - 2a = 12

Question

ive been having issues with this answer. i have to solve the equation

Answer 1

5a - 6 - 2a = 12

First step combine your like terms: 5a - 2a - 6 becomes 3a - 6 = 12

Second step get the variable by itself, so add 6 to both sides of the equal sign, so your new equation is 3a = 18.

Last step: remember get the variable by itself so since it is multiplying do the opposite, so divide both sides by 3, and your answer is 6.