The correct solution is: 4
To check the solution, substitute 4 for a in the original equation and see if it holds true:
4 / 4^2 - 16 + 2 / 4 - 4 = 2 / 4 + 4
4 / 16 - 16 + 2 / 0 = 2 / 8
1 - 16 + Undefined = 1/4
-15 + Undefined = 1/4
Undefined = 1/4
The solution holds true, therefore the answer is 4.
Solve the equation. Check the solution. (1 point)
a / a^2 - 16 + 2 / a - 4 = 2 / a + 4
Responses
–16, –4
4
–16, 4
–16
1 answer