Solving

Solving

Example 2

Solve the following polynomial:

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Step 1 . Determine if there is a monomial that can be divided out of each term.

Since each term in the equation is divisible by 4x, divide this term out first.

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Step 2. Factor the remaining expression, if possible.

Since it is not possible to factor the remaining quadratic, use the quadratic formula.

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Step 3. Use the Zero Product Property to set the remaining expressions equal to zero.

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The final answer is solving_ex2-4