<u>The concept:</u>
We are given the equation:

Which can be simplified as:

Since any number to the power '0' is 1
x² - x must be equal to 0 for the given equation to be true
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<u>Solving for x:</u>
x² - x = 0
x(x-1) = 0
now, we can divide both sides by either x OR x-1
So we will see what we get for either choice:
x = 0/(x-1) x-1 = 0/x
x = 0 x = 1
Hence, the value of x is either 0 or 1
Answer:(2 1/2, -9)
Step-by-step explanation:
How many 8 can we fit in 144?
Start with 8•10=80, can’t fit another 80 so
Continue with 8•5=40 we have now 80+40=120 and we need 144 so are left 24
Finish with 8•3=24
Now we can group them
Multiplication: 8•10+8•5+8•3=144
Distributive : 8•(10+5+3)=144
So 144/8=10+5+3=18