Question

Find the value of a.
4x + ax = - 2x(2x + 1)

Answer 1

Answer:

a = -2(2x+1)-4

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Factor out the common term x.

x(4+a)= -2x(2x+1)

2. Cancel x on both sides.

4+a= -2(2x+1)

3. Subtract 4 from both sides.

a= -2(2x+1)-4