Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 8 - Review - Page 531: 4

Answer

$x=\dfrac{2\pm\sqrt{2}}{5}$

Work Step by Step

Taking the square root of both sides, the solutions of the given quadratic equation, $ (5x-2)^2=2 ,$ are \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 5x-2=\pm\sqrt{2} \\\\ 5x=2\pm\sqrt{2} \\\\ x=\dfrac{2\pm\sqrt{2}}{5} .\end{array}
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