I solved this rational equation by combining expressions and isolating the variable a
a = -2
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Suppose the length is 7x, the width is then 3x
7x*3x=525
21x²=525
x²=25
x=5
so the length is 7*5=35, and the width is 3*5=15
When u add it stays the same but for subtraction u change the sign.
Example: 2- (-5)=7
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Answer:
k = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
Put the given value of x in the equation, and solve the resulting equation for k.
2(5 -3) +k(1 +2·5) = k - 5 - 1
2(2) +k(11) = k -6 . . . . simplify a bit
10k = -10 . . . . . . . . . . add -4-k to both sides
k = -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 10
The value of k is -1.
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<em>Check</em>
Use k = -1 in the original equation and solve for x.
2(x -3) -(1 +2x) = -1 -x -1
2x -6 -1 -2x = -x -2 . . . . eliminate parentheses
x = 7 -2 = 5 . . . . . . add x+7; answer checks OK
