A number a is squared and then multiplied by negative 1. The result of this operation is equal to 1 times the sum of 2times a and 1. What is one possible value of a ?
Pick one:
A) 1  B) 2  C) 3  D) 4  E) 5
-1*a^2=1(2a+1)   a= -1 or -1   a=-1=B   1NSWER:1
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A number a is squared and then multiplied by negative 1. The result of this operation is equal to 1 times the sum of 2times a and 1. What is one possible value of a ?