Find the Inverse [[a-7]]=5

Problem

a−7=5

Solution

1. Identify the operation needed to isolate the variable a

2. Add 7 to both sides of the equation to undo the subtraction.

a−7+7=5+7

3. Simplify both sides of the equation to find the value of a

a=12

Final Answer

a−7=5⇒a=12

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