Solve for a

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

A. - 1

B. 1

C. - 2

D. 2

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Mathematics

Samuel Riley

27 March, 13:22

Solve for a

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

A. - 1

B. 1

C. - 2

D. 2

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Piggy · Answer 1

Answer:A

Step-by-step 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

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

Solve for a

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

A. - 1

B. 1

C. - 2

D. 2