Let $x\mathbin{\spadesuit}y = x^2/y$ for all $x$ and $y$ such that $y\neq 0$. Find all values of $a$ such that $a\mathbin{\spadesuit} 3 = 9$. List the values you find in increasing order, separated by commas.
Let x♠y=x2/y for all x and y such that y≠0. Find all values of a such that a♠3=9. List the values you find in increasing order, separated by commas.
Since a♠3=9, we know that a232=9. Simplifying this gives us a29=9. When we multiply by 9 on both sides, we get a2=81. So, a=−9,9.