Solve for a. a+(−5)=−12 what is the answer? a=−17 a=−7 a = 7 a = 17

So this is what you do...
Turn this: a + (-5) = -12, into this: a - 5 = -12...(they are the same thing it just makes it easier to solve)
a - 5 = -12
Add 5 to both sides.
a = -7
So -7 is the answer. I hope this helps love! :)

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