Question

In the ordered pair (a, -12)if the second member of the pair is 4 time more than the first member. Find the missing member 'a'.

Answer 1

SOLUTION

GIVEN

In the ordered pair (a, -12) the second member of the pair is 4 time more than the first member.

TO DETERMINE

The missing member a

EVALUATION

Here the given ordered pair (a, -12)

First member = a

Second member = - 12

Noe it is given that the second member of the pair is 4 time more than the first member.

So by the given condition

4a = - 12

⇒ a = - 3

FINAL ANSWER

Hence the required value of a = - 3

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Answer 2

Answer:

a = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

4a = -12

a = -12/4

a = -3

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