Basic Math Examples

$3 a + 5 = 6 + 5 a - 2 a$

Step 1

Since $a$ is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

$6 + 5 a - 2 a = 3 a + 5$

Step 2

Subtract $2 a$ from $5 a$ .

$6 + 3 a = 3 a + 5$

Step 3

Move all terms containing $a$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Subtract $3 a$ from both sides of the equation.

$6 + 3 a - 3 a = 5$

Step 3.2

Combine the opposite terms in $6 + 3 a - 3 a$ .

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Step 3.2.1

Subtract $3 a$ from $3 a$ .

$6 + 0 = 5$

Step 3.2.2

Add $6$ and $0$ .

$6 = 5$

Step 4

Since $6 \neq 5$ , there are no solutions.

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