Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 504: 82

Answer

$x=\{ \pm i, 3 \}$

Work Step by Step

Using factoring by grouping, the given equation, $ 10x^3+10x-30x^2-30=0 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} (10x^3+10x)-(30x^2+30)=0 \\\\ 10x(x^2+1)-30(x^2+1)=0 \\\\ (x^2+1)(10x-30)=0 .\end{array} Equating each factor to zero, then, \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x^2+1=0 \\\\ x^2=-1 \\\\ x=\pm\sqrt{-1} \\\\ x=\pm i ,\\\\\text{OR}\\\\ 10x-30=0 \\\\ 10x=30 \\\\ x=\dfrac{30}{10} \\\\ x=3 .\end{array} Hence, the solution set is $ x=\{ \pm i, 3 \} .$
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