Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.3 - Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots - Monitoring Progress - Page 499: 9

Answer

$x=+3.37$ and $x=-3.37$

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 3x^2-30=4$ Add $30$ to each side. $\Rightarrow 3x^2-30+30=4+30$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 3x^2=34$ Divide each side by $3$. $\Rightarrow x^2=\frac{34}{3}$ Take the square root of each side. $\Rightarrow x=\pm\sqrt{\frac{34}{3}}$ Use a calculator. $\Rightarrow x=\pm3.37$ Two real solutions are $\Rightarrow x=+3.37$ or $x=-3.37$ Hence, the solutions are $x=+3.37$ and $x=-3.37$.
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