Question 688881
{{{5(3a-8)=15a}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{15a-40=15a}}} Distribute.



{{{15a=15a+40}}} Add {{{40}}} to both sides.



{{{15a-15a=40}}} Subtract {{{15a}}} from both sides.



{{{0a=40}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0=40}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <font size=4><b>NEVER</b></font> true for any value of 'a', this means that there are NO solutions.