Answer
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a=2

↓Steps Explained:↓

Solve for a

a + 8 = 5a

Group variables

Group our variables a and 5a
subtract 5a from both sides

a + 8 - 5a = 5a - 5a

Cancel 5a on the right side:

-4a + 8 = 0

Group constants

Group our constants 8 and 0.
subtract 8 from both sides

-4a + 8 - 8 = 0 - 8

Cancel 8 on the left side:

-4a = -8

Divide each side of the equation by -4

-4a
-4
=
  
-8
-4

a = 2

Final Answer

a=2
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