SOLUTION: I have an extra credit question on my homework that I have no clue how to solve. I just do not know where to start and am very confused. Any help would be marvelous : ) The probl

Question 425367: I have an extra credit question on my homework that I have no clue how to solve. I just do not know where to start and am very confused. Any help would be marvelous : )
The problem is:
4a-3 = a+13 over a+1 (like a fraction)
I am just very stuck. Thank you! : )
Answer by Gersid(33) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for a:
Multiply both sides by
Cancel as indicated.
Simplify.
Subtract from both sides.
Factor this difference of two squares.
Apply the zero product rule.
or so...
then or then
The answer:
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