Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Summary Exercises - Applying Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations - Page 531: 26

Answer

$\left\{-\dfrac{2}{3},2\right\}$

Work Step by Step

In the form $ax^2+bx+c=0,$ the given equation, $ -3x^2+4x=-4 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} -3x^2+4x+4&=0 \\ -1(-3x^2+4x+4)&=(0)(-1) \\ 3x^2-4x-4&=0 .\end{align*} Using factoring of trinomials, the equation above is equivalent to \begin{align*} (x-2)(3x+2)&=0 .\end{align*} Equating each factor to zero (Zero Product Property), then \begin{array}{l|r} x-2=0 & 3x+2=0 \\ x=2 & 3x=-2 \\\\ & x=-\dfrac{2}{3} .\end{array} Hence, the solution set of the equation $ 5x^6+2x^3-7=0 $ is $\left\{-\dfrac{2}{3},2\right\}$.
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