SOLUTION: Let "x" be defined as "x" = x^2 - x for all values of x. If "a" = "a-2", what is the value of a? Note: the "" symbol means the variable is circled. The answer is 3/2, but I d

Question 471202: Let "x" be defined as "x" = x^2 - x for all values of x. If "a" = "a-2", what is the value of a?
Note: the "" symbol means the variable is circled.
The answer is 3/2, but I do not understand how to get this answer, please help.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Subtract from both sides:

Add to both sides:

Divide both sides by :

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