[tex]\huge\textsf{Hey there!}[/tex]
[tex]\huge\textsf{2a - 3}\\\\\huge\textsf{= 2(-5) - 3}\\\\\huge\textsf{= -10 - 3}\\\\\huge\textsf{= -13}\\\\\\\huge\textsf{Therefore, your answer is: \boxed{\mathsf{-13}}}\huge\checkmark\\\\\\\huge\textsf{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}\\\\\huge\textsf{Amphitrite1040:)}[/tex]
