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Solve for a \(7 a+2=3 a-5+2 a\)

Solve for a \(7 a+2=3 a-5+2 a\)
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  • A \(-2\)
  • B 2
  • C \(-3.5\)
  • D \(3.25\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
\(7 a+2=3 a-5+2 a\)
\(7 a+2=5 a s-5\)ollect like terms
\(7 a-5 a=-5-2\)
\(2 a=-7\)
\(a=\frac{-7}{2}=-3.5\)

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