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If \(2a^2 + 0.5a - 1 = 0\), then \(a(4a + 1) =\)

A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 3.5
D. 4
E. 0

2a^2 + 0.5a - 1 = 0

4a^2 + a - 2 = 0

4a^2 + a = 2

a(4a + 1) = 2

Answer: B
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2a^2+a/2-1=0

4a^2+a-2=0

a(4a+1)=2
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2a^2 + 0.5a = 1.....(1)

4a^2 +a =?

Multiply equation (1) by 2.

4a^2 + a = 2.

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