Solve the following equation
a+8=5a
Solve for a
a + 8 = 5a
Group our variables a and 5a subtract 5a from both sides
a + 8 - 5a = 5a - 5a
-4a + 8 = 0
Group our constants 8 and 0. subtract 8 from both sides
-4a + 8 - 8 = 0 - 8
-4a = -8
a = 2
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