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8=a\left(-3\right)^{2}-10
Subtract 5 from 2 to get -3.
8=a\times 9-10
Calculate -3 to the power of 2 and get 9.
a\times 9-10=8
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
a\times 9=8+10
Add 10 to both sides.
a\times 9=18
Add 8 and 10 to get 18.
a=\frac{18}{9}
Divide both sides by 9.
a=2
Divide 18 by 9 to get 2.