Question

In the equation above, a is a constant. If the equation has the solutions x = -2 and 3 =

a
what is the value of a?

Answer 1

a = 2

Explanation:

ax² + 5x + 2 = 0

a ( - 2 )² +5 ( - 2 ) + 2 = 0

4a = 8

a = 2