Problem

Determine the value of variable 'a':
5=a+27

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Final Answer: 37

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Step 1 :Multiply both sides of the equation by 7: 57=a+277

Step 2 :Simplify the equation: 35=a+2

Step 3 :Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate 'a': 352=a

Step 4 :Simplify to find the value of 'a': a=37

Step 5 :Final Answer: 37

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