Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Algebra: Equations and Inequalities - 6.5 Quadratic Equations - Exercise Set 6.5 - Page 400: 80

Answer

the solution set is\[\left\{ -\sqrt{5},\sqrt{5} \right\}\].

Work Step by Step

The given equation can be written as\[3{{x}^{2}}-6x-3=12-6x\]. Simplify this as follows: \[\begin{align} & 3{{x}^{2}}-6x-3=12-6x \\ & 3{{x}^{2}}-6x-3-12+6x=0 \\ & 3{{x}^{2}}-15=0 \end{align}\] Compare the given equation with the equation\[a{{x}^{2}}+bx+c=0\], where\[a=3,\ b=0,\ \text{and }c=-15\]. Now, put these values in the quadratic formula \[x=\frac{-b\pm \sqrt{{{b}^{2}}-4ac}}{2a}\] \[\begin{align} & x=\frac{-0\pm \sqrt{{{0}^{2}}-4\times \left( 3 \right)\times \left( -15 \right)}}{2\times 3} \\ & =\frac{0\pm \sqrt{0+180}}{6} \\ & =\frac{0\pm 6\sqrt{5}}{6} \\ & =-\sqrt{5},\sqrt{5} \end{align}\] Hence, the solution set is\[\left\{ -\sqrt{5},\sqrt{5} \right\}\].
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