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

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Exercises for Skills for Factoring - Page 135: 97

Answer

$x=4 m$

Work Step by Step

For a fraction to equal zero, the numerator must equal zero. So, we solve $$ \begin{aligned} x^2-5 m x+4 m^2&= 0\\ (x-m)(x-4 m)& =0 \\ \end{aligned} $$ This gives $x=4 m$ and when $x=m$. But $x=m$, the denominator will equal zero as well, so we must omit $x=m$. The only solution is $x=4 m$.
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