The equation 24x2+25x−47ax−2=−8x−3−53ax−2 is true for all values of x≠2a, where a is a constant. what is the value of a? a) -16b) -3c) 3d) 16

Option B is correct

Explanation:

Value of a is -3

Given the equation:   is true for all

To find the value of a.

Multiply both sides of the given equation by , we have;

Using FOIL Method to multiply two binomials i.e (-8x-3)(ax-2)

or

Since the coefficients of the term have to be equal on both sides of the equation. we have;

-8a = 24

Divide both sides by -8 we get;

a = -3

Therefore, the value of a is, -3

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