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a^{2}-a-\left(a^{2}-5\right)=4
Use the distributive property to multiply a by a-1.
a^{2}-a-a^{2}+5=4
To find the opposite of a^{2}-5, find the opposite of each term.
-a+5=4
Combine a^{2} and -a^{2} to get 0.
-a=4-5
Subtract 5 from both sides.
-a=-1
Subtract 5 from 4 to get -1.
a=1
Multiply both sides by -1.
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