Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 11.3 The Short-Run Behavior of Plynomials - Exercises and Problems for Section 11.3 - Exercises and Problems - Page 455: 24

Answer

$$x=-\frac{1}{2},\:x=\frac{1}{2}$$

Work Step by Step

Factoring the expression (as necessary) and setting the factors equal to zero, we find: $$\left(2x+1\right)\left(2x-1\right) \\ x=-\frac{1}{2},\:x=\frac{1}{2}$$
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