Multiply both sides by \(3\).
\[7a+2=5\times 3\]
Simplify \(5\times 3\) to \(15\).
\[7a+2=15\]
Subtract \(2\) from both sides.
\[7a=15-2\]
Simplify \(15-2\) to \(13\).
\[7a=13\]
Divide both sides by \(7\).
\[a=\frac{13}{7}\]
Decimal Form: 1.857143
a=13/7
