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2 years ago

Use the quadratic formula to solve for x.

Mathematics

1 answer:

ivann1987 [24]2 years ago

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Answer:

x = 1/3 + sqrt(5/2)/3 or x = 1/3 - sqrt(5/2)/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x:

6 x^2 - 4 x = 1

Divide both sides by 6:

x^2 - (2 x)/3 = 1/6

Add 1/9 to both sides:

x^2 - (2 x)/3 + 1/9 = 5/18

Write the left hand side as a square:

(x - 1/3)^2 = 5/18

Take the square root of both sides:

x - 1/3 = sqrt(5/2)/3 or x - 1/3 = -sqrt(5/2)/3

Add 1/3 to both sides:

x = 1/3 + sqrt(5/2)/3 or x - 1/3 = -sqrt(5/2)/3

Add 1/3 to both sides:

Answer: x = 1/3 + sqrt(5/2)/3 or x = 1/3 - sqrt(5/2)/3

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