How to solve 5a+4=3a-8

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$5a+4=3a-8$$

Solve for a

$a=-6$

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Subtract $3a$ from both sides.

$$5a+4-3a=-8$$

Combine $5a$ and $-3a$ to get $2a$.

$$2a+4=-8$$

Subtract $4$ from both sides.

$$2a=-8-4$$

Subtract $4$ from $-8$ to get $-12$.

$$2a=-12$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$a=\frac{-12}{2}$$

Divide $-12$ by $2$ to get $-6$.

$$a=-6$$

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