Question

Solve 2a–3=5 and check the result.

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

$2a - 3 = 5 \\ \implies 2a = 5 + 3 \\ \implies a = \frac{8}{2} \\ \implies a = 4$

You can verify the value by plugging in a =4

$lhs = 2a - 3 = 2 \times 4 - 3 = 5$

LHS = RHS (Proved).