Solve the equation for a a/3 + 5=3

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To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable "a" on one side of the equation.

Starting with the given equation: a/3 + 5 = 3

Subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation:
a/3 + 5 - 5 = 3 - 5
a/3 = -2

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3 to get rid of the fraction:
3 * (a/3) = -2 * 3
a = -6

Therefore, the solution to the equation is a = -6.