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 164: 161

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given the equation $ax^2+bx+c=0$, try to see if the trinomial forms a perfect square. Step 2. Try to factor the trinomial and find the zeros of each factor. Step 3. Use $b^2-4ac$ to determine if the equation has real solutions. Step 4. Solve the equation using the quadratic formula $x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt {b^2-4ac}}{2a}$
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