X^2 + ax -3 find the value of a

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Answer 1

X^2 + ax -3

You've not set this equation equal to anything...

Is it equal to 0?

x^2 + ax - 3 = 0

Here's one solution:

(x - 3)(x + 1) = 0

a would equal -2

Here's another solution:

(x + 3)(x - 1) = 0

a would equal 2