Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 788: 35

Answer

$x=-1/4, 3$

Work Step by Step

$2x=\sqrt {11x+3}$ $(2x)^2=(\sqrt {11x+3})^2$ $4x^2=11x+3$ $4x^2-11x-3=0$ $(4x+1)(x-3)=0$ $4x+1=0$ $4x=-1$ $4x/4=-1/4$ $x=-1/4$ $x-3=0$ $x=3$
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