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The equation ax = a + 2x has a solution for all values of a except: a=

-2
-1
0
1
2
how

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Answer:

a = -2

Explanation:

ax = a + 2x

Subtract a from both sides

a(x) −a = 2x

Factor out a out of -a

a(x) + a ⋅ −1 = 2x

a(x-1)= 2x

Divide each term in a(x−1)=2x by x−1 and simplify and we get.

a = 2x / x -1

Cancel the x

a = 2/-1

a = -2

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