Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.4 - Solving Polynomial Equations in Factored Form - Exercises - Page 381: 11

Answer

$m=-\frac{4}{5}$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow (5m+4)^2=0$ Expand. $\Rightarrow (5m+4)(5m+4)=0$ Use zero-product property rule. $\Rightarrow 5m+4=0$ or $5m+4=0$ Solve for $m$. $\Rightarrow m=-\frac{4}{5}$ or $m=-\frac{4}{5}$ Check:- $m=-\frac{4}{5}$ $\Rightarrow (5(-\frac{4}{5})+4)^2=0$ $\Rightarrow (-4+4)^2=0$ $\Rightarrow (0)^2=0$ $\Rightarrow 0=0$ True. Hence, the solution is $m=-\frac{4}{5}$.
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