Answer
The equation has one solution, -1.
Work Step by Step
$\frac{3}{a}-\frac{5}{a}=2$
$\frac{3-5}{a}=2$
$\frac{-2}{a}=2$
$a=-\frac{2}{2}$
$a=-1$
Check:
$\frac{3}{-1}-\frac{5}{-1}=-3+5=2$
The equation has one solution, -1.
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-5 Solving Rational Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 695: 10
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