Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - 1.4 Quadratic Equations - 1.4 Exercises - Page 121: 24

Answer

The solution is $x = -\frac{5}{6}$

Work Step by Step

$36x^2 + 60x + 25 = (6x +5)^2= 0$ $6x +5= 0$ $6x= -5$ $x = -\frac{5}{6}$ OR $6x +5= 0$ $6x= -5$ $x = -\frac{5}{6}$ The solution is $x = -\frac{5}{6}$
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