Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 502: 51

Answer

$\dfrac{3-3i\sqrt3}{2}, \dfrac{3+3i\sqrt3}{2}, 3$

Work Step by Step

Use the Zero Factor Property by equating each factor to zero, then solve each equation: \begin{array}{ccc} &x+3=0 &\text{or} &x^2-3x+9=0 \\&x=-3 & \text{or} &x^2-3x+9=0 \end{array} Solve the second equation using the quadratic formula with $a=1, b=-3, c=9$ to obtain: $x=\dfrac{-(-3)\pm \sqrt{(-3)^2-4(1)(9)}}{2(1)} \\x=\dfrac{3\pm \sqrt{9-36}}{2} \\x=\dfrac{3\pm \sqrt{-27}}{2} \\x=\dfrac{3 \pm \sqrt{9(-3)}}{2} \\x=\dfrac{3 \pm 3\sqrt{-3}}{2} \\x=\dfrac{3\pm 3i\sqrt{3}}{2}$ Therefore, the solutions of the equation are: $\dfrac{3-3i\sqrt3}{2}, \dfrac{3+3i\sqrt3}{2}, 3$
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