briggetteac
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  • 18-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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the expressions a[8x+7] and 4x+3.5 are equivalent. what is the value of a

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ilovejiminssi
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  • 18-02-2021

Answer:

[tex]a=0.5[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide each term by  [tex]8x+ 7[/tex]  and simplify.

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shelbiehobbs07
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  • 18-02-2021

a(8x + 7) = 4x + 3.5

8ax + 7a = 4x + 3.5

equating coefficients of x : 8a = 4  so a = 1/2

also 7a = 3.5 so a = 1/2

The value of a is 1/2

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