Question

how do I solve 5 = 4a -7

Answer 1

Step 1. Add 7 to both sides.

$5+7=4a$

Step 2. Simplify $5+7$ to $12$

$12=4a$

Step 3. Divide both sides by 4

$\frac{12}{4} =a$

Step 4. Simplify $\frac{12}{4}$ to $3$

$3=a$

Step 5. Switch sides

$a=3$

Done! Your answer is to solve for a and $a=3$

Answer 2

5 = 4a - 7
5 - 7 = 4a
-2 = 4a
4/-2=a
2=a