Answer :

a= 19

Explanation:
Rewrite the equation as 1/3 ⋅ (a+5) = 8


Multiply both sides of the equation by
3.

3⋅(1/3 ⋅(a+5)) = 3⋅8

Simplify both sides of the equation.

a+5 = 24

Move all terms not containing a to the right side of the equation.

a = 19