5+14 a equal nine a - 5

a = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 14a = 9a - 5

Subtract 9a from both sides of the equation

5 + 5a = - 5

Subtract 5a from both sides of the equation

5 = - 5 - 5a

Add 5 to both sides of the equation

10 = - 5a

Divide both sides of the equation by - 5

a = - 2

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