Solve for a (complex solution)
a\in \mathrm{C}
Solve for a
a\in \mathrm{R}
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2a-\left(a+2\right)=a-2
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
2a-a-2=a-2
To find the opposite of a+2, find the opposite of each term.
a-2=a-2
Combine 2a and -a to get a.
a-2-a=-2
Subtract a from both sides.
-2=-2
Combine a and -a to get 0.
\text{true}
Compare -2 and -2.
a\in \mathrm{C}
This is true for any a.
2a-\left(a+2\right)=a-2
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
2a-a-2=a-2
To find the opposite of a+2, find the opposite of each term.
a-2=a-2
Combine 2a and -a to get a.
a-2-a=-2
Subtract a from both sides.
-2=-2
Combine a and -a to get 0.
\text{true}
Compare -2 and -2.
a\in \mathrm{R}
This is true for any a.
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