Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.7 - Factoring Special Products - Exercises - Page 401: 34

Answer

$x=\frac{2}{3}$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $\Rightarrow -\frac{4}{3}x+\frac{4}{9}=-x^2$ Add $x^2$ to each side. $\Rightarrow -\frac{4}{3}x+\frac{4}{9}+x^2=-x^2+x^2$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x^2-\frac{4}{3}x+\frac{4}{9}=0$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2-2ab+b^2$. $\Rightarrow x^2-2(x)(\frac{2}{3})+(\frac{2}{3})^2=0$. Use perfect square trinomial pattern $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$. We have $a=x$ and $b=\frac{2}{3}$. $\Rightarrow (x-\frac{2}{3})^2=0$. Use zero product property. $\Rightarrow x-\frac{2}{3}=0$. Solve for $x$. $\Rightarrow x=\frac{2}{3}$. Hence, the solution is $x=\frac{2}{3}$.
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