Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 8 - Review Exercises - Page 657: 24

Answer

$\{3-2\sqrt 2,3+2\sqrt 2\}$

Work Step by Step

Factor the left side as a difference of squares and determine the solutions: $$\begin{align*} (x-3)^2-(2\sqrt 2)^2&=0\\ (x-3-2\sqrt 2)(x-2+2\sqrt 2)&=0\\ x-3-2\sqrt 2=0&\text{ or }x-3+2\sqrt 2=0\\ x=3+2\sqrt 2&\text{ or }x=3-2\sqrt 2. \end{align*}$$ The solution set of the equation is: $$\{3-2\sqrt 2,3+2\sqrt 2\}.$$
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