Question

2a - 5 = 8a + 1 what will be a here

Answer 1

Here is your answer :-

2a - 5 = 8a +1

2a - 8a = 1 + 5

-6a = 6

a = -1

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Answer 2

Answer:

=> a = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:-

$2a - 5 = 8a + 1$

To find:- The value of the expression,

Now, by using the method of transposition:  

As we have,

=> $2a - 5 = 8a + 1$

Add $5$ to both the sides,

=> $2a - 5+5 = 8a + 1+5$

=> $2a=8a+6$

Now, subtract $8a$ on both sides:

=> $2a-8a=8a+6-8a$

=> $-6a=6$

Divide both sides by $-6$, we get

=> $a=-1$

Hence, the required solution is -1.