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Basic Algebra Problem


Date: 6/24/96 at 13:11:7
From: jackson w. jones, jr.
Subject: Basic Algebra Problem

a2-10= ?

Please tell me how to find the value of a.

Date: 6/24/96 at 15:11:19
From: Doctor Ethan
Subject: Re: Basic Algebra Problem

Hello,

I am afraid that your question cannot be solved.

It is impossible to find the value for a unless 
you know the value of the question mark.

-Doctor Ethan,  The Math Forum
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