Answer:
[tex]a = - \frac{1}{9} [/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]5a - 2 = 23a[/tex]
Collect like terms and simplify
[tex] - 2 = 23a - 5a \\ - 2 = 18a[/tex]
Divide both sides of the equation by 18 and simplify
[tex] \frac{ - 2}{18} = \frac{18a}{18} \\ - \frac{1}{9} = a[/tex]
