Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Appendix A - Review - A.8 Solving Equations - A.8 Assess Your Understanding - Page A70: 25

Answer

$ 2$

Work Step by Step

$(x+7)(x-1)=(x+1)^2$, $x^2-x+7x-7=x^2+2x+1$, $4x=8$, thus $x=2$
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