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

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what is the value of a?

In the equation above, a is a constant. If the equation has the solutions x = -2 and-example-1
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Answer:

a = 2

Explanation:

ax² + 5x + 2 = 0

a ( - 2 )² +5 ( - 2 ) + 2 = 0

4a = 8

a = 2

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