Answer
a = 1
Work Step by Step
$\frac{3}{2a-5}$=-1
(2a-5)$\frac{3}{2a-5}$=-1(2a-5)
3=-2a+5
2a=5-3
2a=2
a=1
Check a=1
$\frac{3}{2a-5}$=-1
$\frac{3}{2*1-5}$=-1
$\frac{3}{-3}$=-1-1=-1
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 523: 13
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