Math Problem Statement

The equation 24 x 2 + 25 x − 47 a x − 2

− 8 x − 3 − 53 a x − 2 is true for all values of x ≠ 2 a , where a is a constant.

What is the value of a ?

A) -16 B) -3 C) 3 D) 16

Solution

To solve for aa, we can analyze the given equation:

24x2+25x47a(x2)=8x353a(x2)24x^2 + 25x - 47a \cdot (x - 2) = -8x - 3 - 53a \cdot (x - 2)

This equation is stated to be true for all x2ax \neq 2a, which suggests that the terms on both sides involving xx must have matching coefficients.

Step 1: Expand and simplify both sides

First, let's expand both sides:

  1. Left Side: 24x2+25x47ax+47a224x^2 + 25x - 47a \cdot x + 47a \cdot 2 Simplifies to: 24x2+25x47ax+94a24x^2 + 25x - 47a \cdot x + 94a

  2. Right Side: 8x353ax+53a2-8x - 3 - 53a \cdot x + 53a \cdot 2 Simplifies to: 8x353ax+106a-8x - 3 - 53a \cdot x + 106a

Step 2: Match coefficients of x2x^2, xx, and constants

For this equation to hold for all values of x2ax \neq 2a, the coefficients of corresponding powers of xx on both sides must be equal.

Matching xx terms:

The terms involving xx are: 47a on the left side, and 853a on the right side.-47a \text{ on the left side, and } -8 - 53a \text{ on the right side.} Setting these equal gives: 47a=853a-47a = -8 - 53a

Rearrange to isolate aa: 53a47a=853a - 47a = -8 6a=86a = -8 a=86=43a = -\frac{8}{6} = -\frac{4}{3}

Conclusion:

There is no answer among the provided choices that matches 43-\frac{4}{3}. This indicates either a misinterpretation of the problem or a potential error in the given answer choices. If needed, we can revisit the problem with more information.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Equations
Coefficients Comparison

Formulas

Expanding algebraic expressions
Equating coefficients of polynomials

Theorems

Properties of polynomial equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12