a/(a² - 36) + 2/(a-6) = 1/(a+6) a/(a+6)(a-6) + 2/(a-6) = 1/(a+6) Now we need to multiply the terms by (a+6)(a-6) a + 2(a+6) = 1(a-6) a + 2a + 12 = a - 6 3a + 12 = a - 6 3a - a = -6 - 12 2a = -18 Divide both sides by 2 2a/2 = -18/2 a = -9 Thus, The correct option is A
