A student solves the following equation and determines that the solution is −2. Is the student correct? Explain. 3 a 2 − 6a a2 − 4 =.

ARtoo asked Sep 28, 2023

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ARtoo asked Sep 28, 2023

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Answer:

3a²-6a=a²-4

2a²-6a-4=0

a²-3a-2=0

a=2 or a=1

Kier answered Oct 4, 2023

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