Question 390365
{{{(4a+2)/(a+2)=-5}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4a+2=-5(a+2)}}} Multiply both sides by {{{a+2}}}.



{{{4a+2=-5a-10}}} Distribute.



{{{4a=-5a-10-2}}} Subtract {{{2}}} from both sides.



{{{4a+5a=-10-2}}} Add {{{5a}}} to both sides.



{{{9a=-10-2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{9a=-12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{a=(-12)/(9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{9}}} to isolate {{{a}}}.



{{{a=-4/3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{a=-4/3}}} 



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