Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-5 Solving Rational Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 683: 17

Answer

$t=4,-2$

Work Step by Step

Given: $8=t(t-2)$ $8=t^2-2t$ $\implies t^2-2t-8=0$ $\implies t^2+2t-4t-8=0$ $\implies t(t-2)+4(t-2)=0$ $\implies (t+2)(t-4)=0$ Solutions are: $t=4,-2$
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