Question

12a^2-13a=35
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Answer 1

a = -5/4
a = 7/3

Answer 2

12a² - 13a = 35
12a² - 13a - 35 = 0
12a² - 28a + 15a - 35 = 0
4a(3a - 7) + 5(3a - 7) = 0
(4a+5)(3a-7) = 0
a = -5/4 or a = 7/3

Answer 3

12a^2 - 13a = 35
so subtract 35 from both sides:
12a^2 - 13a - 35 = 0
Factor:
(4a + 5)(3a - 7)
a = -5/4 a = 7/3