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Solve for a 4/a+4= -1/a+9

Solve for a 4/a+4= -1/a+9-example-1
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Answer:

a = -8

Explanation:

4/a + 4 = -1/a + 9

-1(a + 4) = 4(a + 9)

-1a - 4 = 4a + 36

-5a - 4 = 36

-5a = 40

a = -8

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