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Solve for a -8 = a(2+5)^2 +41 A. -1 B. 1 C. -2 D. 2
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Solve for a
-8 = a(2+5)^2 +41
A. -1
B. 1
C. -2
D. 2

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Answer:A

Explanation:

-8=a(2+5)^2 + 41

-8=a x 7^2 + 41

-8=a x 7 x 7 +41

-8=49a+41

Collect like terms

-8-41=49a

-49=49a

Divide both sides by 49

-49/49=49a/49

-1=a

a=-1

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