Problem

Determine the value of variable 'a':
$-5=\frac{a+2}{7}$

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{-37}\)

Steps

Step 1 :Multiply both sides of the equation by 7: \(-5 * 7 = \frac{a+2}{7} * 7\)

Step 2 :Simplify the equation: \(-35 = a + 2\)

Step 3 :Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate 'a': \(-35 - 2 = a\)

Step 4 :Simplify to find the value of 'a': \(a = -37\)

Step 5 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{-37}\)

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