Solve the equation. -5a=-a^{2}

Efan Halliday

Efan Halliday

Answered question

2021-09-20

Solve the equation. 5a=a2

Answer & Explanation

Yusuf Keller

Yusuf Keller

Skilled2021-09-21Added 90 answers

Step 1
The given equation is,
5a=a2
On simplifying the given equation, we get
5a=a2
a2+5a=0
-a(a+5)=0
Step 2
On solving the equation, we get
-a(a+5)=0
Either,
-a=0
a=0...(i)
Or,
a+5=0
a=-5...(ii)
Therefore, the solutions of the given equation are 0 and -5.

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