Solve for the variable -8A-23=-5(A+5)

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To solve for the variable A, we need to simplify the equation by distributing the -5 on the right side and combining like terms:

-8A - 23 = -5A - 25

Next, let's isolate the variable A by moving all terms with A to one side:

-8A + 5A = -25 + 23
-3A = -2

Finally, divide by -3 to solve for A:

A = -2 / -3
A = 2/3

Therefore, the solution is A = 2/3.