SOLUTION: 5a-2 over3 equals -9 steps to get answer so I understand how to do it

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Question 833307: 5a-2 over3 equals -9
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Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5a-2)/3 = -9
Multiply each side by 3 to get rid of the fraction
5a-2 = -9 * 3
5a-2 = -27
Add 2 to each side
5a = -25
Divide each side by 5
a = -5