College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.5 - Page 161: 95

Answer

The solution is $x=2$

Work Step by Step

$3x^{2}-12x+12=0$ Take out common factor $3$ from the left side: $3(x^{2}-4x+4)=0$ Take the $3$ to divide the right side: $x^{2}-4x+4=\dfrac{0}{4}$ $x^{2}-4x+4=0$ Solve this equation by factoring: $(x-2)^{2}=0$ Take the square root of both sides: $\sqrt{(x-2)^{2}}=\sqrt{0}$ $x-2=0$ Solve for $x$: $x=2$
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